Overview of alcoholism treatment: settings and approaches.
The alcoholism treatment service delivery system is described in terms of facility characteristics, funding, and demographics of clientele served. A brief discussion of the "Minnesota Model," the most pervasive therapeutic approach to alcoholism in the United States is then offered. The article concludes with a synopsis of key research findings and current public debate issues which may impact the future delivery of treatment services to alcoholics.
D000437:Alcoholism / Q000628:therapy*; D003710:Demography; D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008910:Minnesota; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D014481:United States