A Short-Term Intensive Treatment Program for the Alcoholic
- 1 January 1982
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of the Addictions
- Vol. 17 (6) , 931-943
- https://doi.org/10.3109/10826088209057768
Abstract
A short-term, intensive (3-4 wk) treatment program for the chronic alcoholic is described. Recent studies suggest a trend toward shorter treatment programs. This condensation of treatment implies taht treatment be reviewed and program philosophy restructured to meet the new time constraints. The treatment modalities of such an intensive program are discussed and early follow-up questionnaire data are presented. Sobriety decreased over time following discharge, employment increased and .gtoreq. 50% of the clients availed themselves of treatment-oriented services following discharge (i.e., Alcoholics Anonymous, group or individual psychotherapy).This publication has 4 references indexed in Scilit:
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