Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Ju

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Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations: A Research-Based Guide

Since it was established in 1974, the Nat. Inst. o

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By Bennett W. Fletcher (au); Nora D. Volkow (pf); Redonna K. Chandler (au)
Year: 2006
Pages: 31
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 1422309649

Description

Since it was established in 1974, the Nat. Inst. on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has supported research on drug abuse treatment for individuals who are involved with the criminal justice system. This guide is intended to describe the treatment principles & research findings that are of particular relevance to the criminal justice community & to treatment professionals working with drug abusing offenders. The guide is divided into 3 main sections: (1) research findings on the addicted offender, distilled into 13 essential principles; (2) a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about drug abuse treatment for those involved with the criminal justice system; & (3) a resource section that provides Web sites for additional information. Illustrations.

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