Drug Treatment What Works?
Drug Treatment What Works? by Philip Bean, published by Psychology Press in 2004, offers an insightful examination of the evolving landscape of drug treatment in Britain. This 249-page book addresses the pressing issue of drug abuse and the effectiveness of various treatment methods, posing critical questions about the nature of treatment and its impact on users. Written in English, this edition serves as a resource for those interested in the intersection of law, psychology, and public policy related to addiction.
Readers will find a comprehensive survey of the latest developments in drug treatment, exploring which approaches are most effective for different types of abusers and the indicators that predict successful outcomes. The book also delves into the role of coercion in treatment and the necessity of drug testing as a supportive measure. With contributions from leading experts in the field, this work is aimed at students, academics, and professionals engaged in criminology, social policy, and medical studies related to addiction and its treatment.
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Britain, like almost everywhere else, has a burgeoning drug problem. Finding ways of dealing with this problem is a major platform of government policy and a great deal has been made of the impact of treatment on drug users. Drug Treatment: What Works? is a cutting edge survey of the latest developments in these treatments, and it sets out to ask some of the crucial questions in the treatment of drug abusers; including:
* Which treatments work with what sorts of abusers?
* What are the key indicators of likely success?
* Does coercion work or must treatment be freely entered into?
* Is drug testing an essential backup for successful treatment?
Featuring contributions from some the leading figures in this field, Drug Treatment: What Works? will be essential reading for students, academics and professionals studying drug treatment in the areas criminology, social policy and medicine.
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