title: A unit for delivering multiple drug treatment and prevention services.
abstract: A diverse group of drug abusers in New Haven has benefited from a multifaceted treatment program at the Connecticut Mental Health Center's drug dependence unit. The unit is also involved in research, training, and community education: Treatment approaches include methadone maintenance, long- and short-term therapeutic communities, a day program for adolescents, and a low-intervention program using narcotic antagonists. Out of approximately 2400 applicants, 1600 have entered treatment, and 550 are considered drug-free program graduates. A long-term follow-up study is in progress to validate and extend those initial results.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D003237:Connecticut; D003496:Cyclazocine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008691:Methadone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009271:Naltrexone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D014829:Vocational Education
chemical_list: D009271:Naltrexone; D003496:Cyclazocine; D008691:Methadone