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A Pilot Study Of Treatment Centers For Heroin Drug Addiction In New York City, Phyllis Somerville
A Pilot Study Of Treatment Centers For Heroin Drug Addiction In New York City, Phyllis Somerville
Master's Theses
The Purpose of the Study
The purpose of the study is to survey methods used by some groups and institutions listed below who are attempting to cure heroin drug addiction. In this study an attempt has been made to discover which method technique or combination of methods and techniques are most effective for permanent cure. Also it will outline the past history of treatment used in New York City and give a brief proposal of its new treatment program as of April 1, 1967. The study will seek to evaluate the counseling techniques used as well as other supportive therapeutic …