Comparing the impact of standard and abbreviated treatment in a therapeutic community. Findings from the district of Columbia treatment initiative experiment.
Published Dec 1, 1999 · Susanna Nemes, Eric D. Wish, Nena Messina
Journal of substance abuse treatment
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Abstract
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Study Snapshot
Key takeawayA 12-month course of treatment, including at least 6 months in a therapeutic community followed by outpatient treatment, can significantly reduce drug abuse and crime rates when completed.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.