TRAINING DRUG-ABUSE TREATMENT PERSONNEL IN THERAPEUTIC-COMMUNITY METHODOLOGIES

This article presents the general categories that operate as a baselin e requisite for therapeutic community (TC) practice, as well as a form at for training that is applicable in diverse settings. TC workers fac e immense challenges in their daily work, challenges that often preclu de (because of economics and other policy impingements) regular exposu re to in-service training. The need for continuing training, support, and review for those who work in therapeutic communities remains criti cal.