Integrating harm reduction and abstinence-based substance abuse treatment in the public sector.
Harm reduction and abstinence-based substance abuse treatment can not only be integrated, but their integration is more powerful than either separately. This integration has more positive effects than either model separately on the large problem of patient retention in substance abuse treatment. This integration is particularly relevant for its utility and acceptance in the public sector. Examples from a clinic currently utilizing this model in a public hospital are presented.
Futterman
Roy
R
Growth and Recovery Program, North Central Bronx Hospital, Suite 10A-11, 3424 Kossuth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467, USA. Roy.futterman@nbhn.net
Lorente
Maria
M
Silverman
Susan
S
D040261:Harm Reduction; D006779:Hospitals, Public; D006801:Humans; D016730:Program Development; D017150:Public Sector; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy