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- Title
A Public Dual Diagnosis Detoxification Unit.
- Authors
Wilens, Timothy E.; O'Keefe, Janice; O'Connell, James J.; Springer, Ronnie; Renner, John A.
- Abstract
A significant proportion of the nearly 1 million individuals with chronic mental illness in this country have problems with chemical dependency (CD). This problem is particularly germane among the almost 3 million homeless individuals in the United States. Traditional models for treating CD and psychiatric illness autonomously are not adequate for this population. This two-part article describes a cost-efficient detoxification, stabilization treatment unit, primarily for a homeless or homeless-prone population with comorbid CD and mental illness. In Part I, the authors discuss the overall treatment philosophy, staffing requirements, and specialized approaches designed for this heterogeneous population.
- Publication
American Journal on Addictions, 1993, Vol 2, Issue 2, p91
- ISSN
1055-0496
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1521-0391.1993.tb00208.x