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PROBATION DEPARTMENT TREATS HEROIN ADDICTS

NCJ Number
10640
Journal
Federal Probation Volume: 37 Issue: 1 Dated: (MARCH 1973) Pages: 35-39
Author(s)
H JOSEPH
Date Published
1973
Length
5 pages
Annotation
ADMINISTRATION, FUNCTIONING AND EFFECTIVENESS OF METHADONE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS FOR ELIGIBLE PROBATIONERS IN NEW YORK.
Abstract
'VARIATIONS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF PROBATION CLINICS ARE DEPENDENT UPON POLICIES OF THE MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS, AVAILABLE SPACE, AND DEPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL.' THE AUTHOR DISCUSSES THREE TYPES OF METHADONE CLINICS OPERATING IN NEW YORK AND PROGRAM UTILITY IN TERMS OF ADMISSIONS, DISCHARGES AND TRANSFERS, REARREST RATES, AND PATIENT PRODUCTIVITY. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)

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