Treating the Drug Abuser the Next Step in the Process

Abstract

The need for drug treatment programs to discard the single modality treatment approach has recently received considerable attention. Yet, while we recognize the need for multi-modality programs, there has been only minor consideration given the issue of how these programs should be structured. Unless the multi-modality concept includes something more than simply bringing together under a single administrative structure a sampling of existing treatment approaches, it is questionable whether this approach will significantly enhance existing treatment efforts. The program described in this paper has attempted to incorporate the multi-modality approach within the framework of compulsory treatment. Also, it has tried to organize the diverse services provided in such a manner as to create a unified service delivery system.