The Self-Help Movement and Narcotic Addicts
- 1 January 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Vol. 8 (2) , 139-151
- https://doi.org/10.3109/00952998108999121
Abstract
The self-help movement, based on fundamental American values, has grown among society''s deviants such as alcoholics and narcotic users. Its leaders have typically challenged any agency role in their organizations. The main thrust of this paper is to compare the indigenous self-help groups in Baltimore [Maryland, USA] and nearby communities under Narcotics Anonymous with agency-initiated groups of former addicts. The need is seen for both efforts.This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:
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