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Evidence-Based Practices in Treatment

Therapeutic Communities Research Report: What Are Therapeutic Communities?

  • Topics: What is a therapeutic community, benefits of therapeutic communities, treatment in therapeutic community, fundamental components
  • Description: This research report is one of several aimed at providing information on approaches and modalities used to prevent and treat drug abuse. Based on over 30 years of scientific inquiry and observation, this report addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about therapeutic communities. Federal and other national resources are listed at the end of the report.
  • Resource Type: Guidance
  • Length: 8 pages
  • Agency/Author: National Institute on Drug Abuse
  • Year Published: 2002