Residential detoxification for substance abusers with HIV/AIDS - Walden house detoxification program

Authors
Sargent, R Sorensen, JL Greenberg, B Evans, G Acampora, AP
Citation
R. Sargent et al., Residential detoxification for substance abusers with HIV/AIDS - Walden house detoxification program, J SUBST ABU, 16(1), 1999, pp. 87-95
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
ISSN journal
07405472 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
87 - 95
Database
ISI
SICI code
0740-5472(199901)16:1<87:RDFSAW>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
Substance abusers with HIV/AIDS have a complex array of problems that are n ot easily addressed in outpatient or long-term residential programs. A new but promising treatment modality is residential detoxification for substanc e abusers with HIV/AIDS such as described by this paper. The purpose of the program is profiled, as well as its general components and the aspects tha t address the special needs of HIV clients. Data indicating the successes a nd limitations of the program are presented, along with recommendations for further addressing the needs of substance abuses with HIV/AIDS. (C) 1998 E lsevier Science Inc.