THERAPEUTIC-COMMUNITY METHODS IN METHADONE-MAINTENANCE (PASSAGES) - AN OPEN CLINICAL-TRIAL

被引:17
作者
DELEON, G [1 ]
STAINES, GL [1 ]
PERLIS, TE [1 ]
SACKS, S [1 ]
MCKENDRICK, K [1 ]
HILTON, R [1 ]
BRADY, R [1 ]
机构
[1] BRIDGE PLAZA TREATMENT & REHABIL SERV,LONG ISL,NY
关键词
THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY; HIV; ENHANCED TREATMENT;
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10.1016/0376-8716(94)01057-R
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R194 [卫生标准、卫生检查、医药管理];
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摘要
A non-random open clinical trial was conducted to determine whether a day-treatment program based on modified therapeutic community (TC) methods (Passages) produced better treatment outcomes for heroin addicts than did standard methadone maintenance therapy. Altogether, 327 methadone clients at two clinic sites were studied: 115 Passages members, and 212 comparison subjects. Compared to non-Passages clients, clients who voluntarily joined and remained in Passages for at least 6 months exhibited significantly larger reductions in cocaine use, heroin use, needle use, criminal activity, and psychological dysfunction. The present findings suggest that TC-oriented enhanced day-treatment can help methadone clients recover from drug abuse and adopt a prosocial lifestyle.
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