Drug Treatment in Adult Probation: An Evaluation of an Outpatient and Acupuncture Program.

Moon, Melissa M.; Latessa, Edward J.

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ERIC Number: EJ488874

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Drug Treatment in Adult Probation: An Evaluation of an Outpatient and Acupuncture Program.

Moon, Melissa M.; Latessa, Edward J.

Evaluation and Program Planning, v17 n2 p217-26 Apr-Jun 1994

The effectiveness of an innovative outpatient drug-free treatment facility serving felony drug offenders who are placed on probation is evaluated. Treatment included educational and group therapy as well as acupuncture. Background characteristics, levels of treatment, and selected outcomes are described. Principles of successful interventions are explored. (SLD)

Descriptors: Adults, Crime, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Education, Drug Rehabilitation, Evaluation Methods, Group Therapy, Intervention, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Research Design, Success

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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