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TRAINING OF EX-ADDICT PARAPROFESSIONALS AT EXODUS HOUSE

NCJ Number
2384
Author(s)
H Yahm
Date Published
1972
Length
13 pages
Annotation
HARLEM DRUG REHABILITATION PROGRAM USES EX-ADDICTS AS GROUP THERAPISTS.
Abstract
IN THE EX-ADDICT TRAINING PROGRAM, THE TRAINEE FIRST WORKS UNDER A PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST, THEN IN A GROUP RUN BY AN EX-ADDICT THERAPIST. OTHER TRAINEE EXPERIENCES ARE INTERVIEWING, MANAGEMENT OF THE RESIDENCE HALL, PARTICIPATION IN STAFF MEETINGS, AND OBSERVATION OF OTHER NARCOTIC TREATMENT CENTERS.

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