Cross-Cultural Field Study of Drug Rehabilitation Methodologies in Sweden and the United States (From Drug Abuse: Foundation for a Psychosocial Approach, P 222-237, 1984, Seymour Eiseman, Joseph A Wingard, et al, eds. - See NCJ-169972)

• NCJ Number: 169993
• Author(s): R D Mann; J Wingard
• Date Published: 1984
• Length: 16 pages
• Grant Number(s): DA1070
• Sponsoring Agency: National Institute on Drug Abuse
• Sale Source: Baywood Publishing Co, Inc.
• Publication Type: Program/Project Evaluation
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: DCC. Article presented in part at the Western Psychological Association's annual convention, 1980, Honolulu

Annotation

This cross-cultural field study of drug rehabilitation methodologies compares trends in Sweden and the United States, delineates basic concepts in therapeutic community methodologies, and provides a conceptual framework for different therapeutic strategies.

Abstract

Several dimensions of program organization and operation are used to compare Swedish and American therapeutic communities, including age of residents, types of misused drugs, specific services provided, the theoretical framework and administrative structure of programs, staff qualifications, and treatment period. The Synanon organization in the United States bases its program on group interaction and group processes, particularly peer group self-help. A structured living situation is provided for program participants, and attitude and behavior change and group cohesion are emphasized. The Hassela Collective in Sweden offers an alternative to traditional psychology practices and staff do not have extensive psychological training. The Vallmotorp Foundation blends traditional psychotherapy with a residential community model of drug treatment and rehabilitation. 21 references and 1 table