| Community drug abuse agencies: an effective approach to the drug abuse problem. | |
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PMID: 10316884 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Community-based drug agencies were established as a means for confronting the drug abuse dilemma. However, due to the traditional guidelines that were followed in developing CBDA programs, the unique aspects of the problem were overlooked. This uniqueness relates to the ability of the drug culture to satisfy basic human needs. To be effective CBDA must be able to satisfy the same needs that clients previously met through participation in the drug culture. This article examines three areas of weakness which limit the effectiveness of CBDA: (1) fragment delivery of services; (2) perpetuation of minimal client involvement, commitment, and responsibility; and (3) motivational considerations of board members. The alternative family structure is described as an innovative CBDA approach that directly relates to the uniqueness of the drug abuse problem. |
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Authors:
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M Cohen; S Zitter; R Savarese; J Kern |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of community psychology Volume: 4 ISSN: 0090-4392 ISO Abbreviation: J Community Psychol Publication Date: 1976 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1979-11-21 Completed Date: 1979-11-21 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0367033 Medline TA: J Community Psychol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 74-80 Citation Subset: H |
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Community Mental Health Services
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organization & administration* Delivery of Health Care Family Governing Board Humans Patient Participation Professional-Patient Relations Substance-Related Disorders / psychology* United States |
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