title: Fitting the treatment to the problem: deciding where to refer substance abusers.
abstract: The average physician sees a broad spectrum of substance-abusing patients whose illness levels may range from mild to severe. Considering the number and nature of substance abuse treatment options available, choosing the most appropriate treatment for any given patient may be confusing. This article provides workable guidelines for physicians based on a patient placement manual developed by the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV 25401.
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Harris
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016320:Substance Abuse Treatment Centers; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000628:therapy*