Integrating harm reduction and abstinence-based substance abuse treatment in the public sector

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TitleIntegrating harm reduction and abstinence-based substance abuse treatment in the public sector
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2004
AuthorsFutterman, R, Lorente, M, Silverman, S
JournalSubstance Abuse
Volume25
Pagination3-7
Date PublishedMar
Publication Languageeng
ISBN Number0889-7077 (Print)0889-7077 (Linking)
Accession Number15201106
Keywords*Harm Reduction, *Program Development, *Public Sector, Hospitals, Public, Humans, Substance-Related Disorders/*prevention & control/therapy
Abstract

Harm reduction and abstinence-based substance abuse treatment can not only be integrated, but their integration is more powerful than either separately. This integration has more positive effects than either model separately on the large problem of patient retention in substance abuse treatment. This integration is particularly relevant for its utility and acceptance in the public sector. Examples from a clinic currently utilizing this model in a public hospital are presented.
URLhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15201106
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