title: Evaluation and clinical management of cocaine abusers.
abstract: The development of an individualized treatment program for cocaine abusers requires a comprehensive assessment of the psychobiological, social, and pharmacological elements that determined the drug abuse behavior as well as those elements that resulted from the behavior. A working knowledge of the "disease model" of chemical dependency, as well as other relevant models, is mandatory. Although the existing outcome data are insufficient, there is a large array of possible treatment options and facilities; the clinician should attempt to match the patient with the program based on relevant clinical and anecdotal information. Clinicians should be familiar with the ethos and procedures of the "12-Step programs"; they are often a critical element in treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY 10021.
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Millman
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003042:Cocaine; D003891:Desipramine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; D003042:Cocaine; D003891:Desipramine