Assimilation into a Therapeutic Community for Substance-Abusing Women

Therapeutic communities provide structure, support and a safe living environment for individuals attempting to recover from addiction. Using peer influence, counseling, education, self-help groups, and case management, they assist residents in conforming to social norms and developing effective copi...

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Main Author: Furlong, Joni
Format: Others
Published: TopSCHOLAR® 2007
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Online Access:http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/396
http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1399&context=theses