Drug Abuse Treatment: A National Study of Effectiveness - Paperback

by Robert L. Hubbard (Author), Mary Ellen Marsden (Author), J. Valley Rachel (Author)

Hubbard and his colleagues present findings from a comprehensive national longitudinal study of the effectiveness of drug abuse treatment in the United States and offer a strong argument for continuing governmental support of treatment programs.

Originally published in 1991.

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This book is likely to stand for many years as the standard in the field, against which other efforts at treatment evaluation will be measured. It will provide valuable information for the discussion of how drug abuse treatment can contribute to reducing the demand for drugs. The book's description of new concepts, refined methods, and detailed findings provides an unparalleled resource for researchers, policymakers, and others who wish to learn more about drug abuse treatment.