NCJ Number
30923
Date Published
1975
Length
9 pages
Annotation
THE USE OF BIO-FEEDBACK TECHNIQUES WITHIN THE DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER PROGRAM OF THE FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION AT LOMPOC, CALIFORNIA IS DESCRIBED
Abstract
BIO-FEEDBACK IS SAID TO PROVIDE A CONTROLLABLE MEANS OF ALTERING MOODS AND AWARENESS - TWO OF THE PRIMARY EFFECTS OF DRUG USE - WITH NO DANGER OF PHYSICAL DEPENDENCE. RESPONSE FROM INMATES AND STAFF IS SAID TO BE FAVORABLE, AND THE ATMOSPHERE OF THE TREATMENT CENTER IS SAID TO BE MORE COMFORTABLE AND LESS CONFRONTATIVE AS A RESULT. CORRECTION, 104TH - PROCEEDINGS - HOUSTON, TEXAS, AUGUST