How intense is too intense A qualitative exploration of a structured day treatment programme for substance dependency in the UK.

Thomas James Parkman, Charlie Lloyd

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Abstract

Very little is known as to why day treatment has an influence on recovery efforts from substance addiction. Using a qualitative methodology, we interviewed sixteen clients who attended a 12-step, abstinence-based day treatment programme. Attendance was found to have substantial improvements for clients, but was also marred with organisational and structural issues surrounding aftercare. We conclude that intensive, 12-step, non-residential programmes such as the one studied here offer a promising approach for those wishing to become abstinent but the intensity of SDPs can pose problems for people when they leave treatment.
Original languageEnglish
JournalAlcoholism Treatment Quarterly
Publication statusPublished - 2016

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