TY - JOUR
T1 - Treatment for psychoactive substance use disorder in special population
T2 - Issues in strategic planning
AU - Westermeyer, Joseph
PY - 1990/3/1
Y1 - 1990/3/1
N2 - During their recovery, special populations of alcoholics and addicts have need for both (1) involvement with their own special social identity groups and (2) involvement with others broadly representative of the communities in which they will live and function. Self-help groups and treatment institutions in the societal mainstream have often neglected special populations and their special needs. Family education, support and therapy is especially important to many patients from these special populations. Obstacles to treatment for these special groups are described, along with strategies for overcoming these obstacles.
AB - During their recovery, special populations of alcoholics and addicts have need for both (1) involvement with their own special social identity groups and (2) involvement with others broadly representative of the communities in which they will live and function. Self-help groups and treatment institutions in the societal mainstream have often neglected special populations and their special needs. Family education, support and therapy is especially important to many patients from these special populations. Obstacles to treatment for these special groups are described, along with strategies for overcoming these obstacles.
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U2 - 10.1080/J251v08n03_01
DO - 10.1080/J251v08n03_01
M3 - Article
C2 - 2188484
AN - SCOPUS:0025362745
SN - 1055-0887
VL - 8
SP - 1
EP - 8
JO - Journal of Addictive Diseases
JF - Journal of Addictive Diseases
IS - 3-4
ER -