Format
Book
Publication Date
Published by / Citation
Drug and Alcohol Findings
Original Language

English

Keywords
treatment
illegal drugs
residential rehabilitation
commissioning
individualisation
mutual aid
12-step
AA
NA

Effectiveness Bank Matrix Cell: Psychosocial Approaches in Drug Treatment Systems

Key studies on the role of psychosocial therapies in treatment systems. Seemingly the only feasible way to do more (recovery) with less (money), mutual aid is a major theme. Examine the evidence for whether systematically promoting engagement with mutual aid groups boosts outcomes, or just attendance. At the other end of the expense spectrum is residential rehabilitation. Should it be used more often, or remain a ‘last resort’?

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