| So glad you came! Harm reduction therapy in community settings. | |
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PMID: 20066694 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Harm reduction therapy was originally developed as a nonabstinence-based method of treating people with drug and alcohol problems. In this article, we describe and apply the principles and practices of harm reduction therapy in community settings, places where people congregate for nontherapeutic reasons-street corners, community drop-in centers, needle exchanges, and primary care clinics. Low-threshold welcome and flexible session arrangements are defining characteristics of this community-based approach. We have been instrumental in developing several programs, three of which are described here. These programs work with more than 1,000 clients per year, with varying levels of intensity. The programs offer drop-in or sidewalk sessions, drop-in support groups, regular therapy appointments, and psychiatric medications. Many impressive outcomes, such as reduction of harmful drug use, stabilization of psychiatric problems, and permanent housing, are found each year. |
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Authors:
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Jeannie Little; Perri Franskoviak |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of clinical psychology Volume: 66 ISSN: 1097-4679 ISO Abbreviation: J Clin Psychol Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-01-26 Completed Date: 2010-04-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0217132 Medline TA: J Clin Psychol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 175-88 Citation Subset: IM |
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(c) 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. |
Affiliation:
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Harm Reduction Therapy Center, 423 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA. jeanglittle@gmail.com |
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Adult Aged Anecdotes as Topic Community Health Centers* Female Harm Reduction* Homeless Persons Humans Male Mental Health Organizational Case Studies Program Development Psychotherapy / organization & administration San Francisco Substance-Related Disorders / prevention & control Treatment Outcome |
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