Alcohol misuse: a detoxification project.
This article describes the structure and philosophy of an innovative unit for detoxifying clients suffering from alcohol misuse. It attempts to provide treatment in partnership with the people it was designed to serve. The author discusses the various aspects of the project and reviews the way it has developed since its inception. He emphasises the nursing-led approaches employed to meet the needs of clients who use its facilities and expertise.
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D000437:Alcoholism / Q000451:nursing / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006208:Halfway Houses; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016320:Substance Abuse Treatment Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*