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Research Report Series (2002): Therapeutic Community

12 pages. Research Report Series. August 2002. Based on over 30 years of scientific inquiry and observation, this Research Report provides information on therapeutic communities and their role in treating drug addiction. Topics: Letter from the Director; What is a therapeutic community?; How beneficial are therapeutic communities in treating drug addiction?; Who receives treatment in a therapeutic community?; What is the typical length of treatment in a therapeutic community ?; What are the fundamental components of therapeutic communities?; How are therapeutic communities structured?; How is treatment provided in a therapeutic community?; Can therapeutic communities treat populations with special needs?; How else can therapeutic communities be modified?; Resources and References.

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