Research Reports: Therapeutic Community
- From the Director
- What is a therapeutic community?
- How beneficial are therapeutic communities in treating drug addiction?
- Who receives treatment in a therapeutic community?
- What is the typical length of treatment in a therapeutic community?
- What are the fundamental components of therapeutic communities?
- How are therapeutic communities structured?
- How is treatment provided in a therapeutic community?
- What is daily life like in a therapeutic community?
- Can therapeutic communities treat populations with special needs?
- How else can therapeutic communities be modified?
- Resources
- References
Resources
NIDA
General Inquiries: NIDA Public Information Office, 301-443-1124
www.drugabuse.gov
Inquiries about NIDA's treatment research activities:
- Division of Treatment Research and Development, 301-443-6173
- Division of Epidemiology, Services, and Prevention Research, 301-443-4060.
NIDA DrugPubs Research Dissemination Center
Order NIDA materials free of charge. Many publications available in both English and Spanish, Call 877-NIDA-NIH (877-643-2644; TTY/TDD: 240-645-0228.
drugpubs.drugabuse.gov
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)
CSAT, a part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, supports treatment services through block grants, disseminates findings to the field, and promotes their adoption. CSAT also operates the National Treatment Referral Hotline (1-800-662-HELP). CSAT publications are available through the National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information (1-800-729-6686).
www.samhsa.gov/about/csat.aspx
National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
Educational resources on drug addiction treatment and publications from other Federal agencies are available from this source. Staff provides assistance in English and Spanish and has TDD capability; call 1-800-729-6686.
store.samhsa.gov
National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
NIJ supports research, evaluation, and demonstration programs on drug abuse in the contexts of crime and the criminal justice system. For information and publications, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service at 1-800-851-3420 or 301-519-5500.
www.nij.gov
Therapeutic Communities of America (TCA)
TCA is an association of member organizations that advocate for and promote understanding of TCs. TCA increases knowledge of the TC philosophy and methodology; develops and promulgates standards of quality for TC programs and practitioners; provides members with information, networking, and forums to promote the TC methodology; and creates a supportive atmosphere for members in their individual efforts and national representation. For more information, call 202-296-3503.
www.therapeuticcommunitiesofamerica.org/
This page was last updated August 2002.
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