NCJ Number
968
Date Published
1971
Length
45 pages
Annotation
DESCRIPTION OF CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENTS IN METHADONE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AND DATA FROM A STUDY OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.
Abstract
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND TREATMENT PROCEDURES ARE DISCUSSED. SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ADDICTS ARE PROVIDED ALONG WITH DATA FROM A COMMUNITY SURVEY ON VICTIMIZATION, ATTITUDES ABOUT CRIME AND DRUG USE, AND EXPERIENCE WITH DRUGS.