Treatment for the addictions in a psychiatric setting.
The Alcoholism, Chemical Dependency and Compulsive Gambling Services at South Oaks Hospital (a 334-bed private psychiatric facility in Amityville, New York) are discussed. Psychodrama and other group methods are integral parts of the program the interdisciplinary treatment team, headed by a psychiatrist, includes addiction counsellors. Outpatient continuing care and self-help groups are stressed.
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D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D005715:Gambling / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011567:Psychiatric Department, Hospital; D011577:Psychodrama / Q000379:methods*; D012309:Risk-Taking; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*