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Reaching problem-drinking Blacks: the unheralded potential of drinking driver programs.

M Argeriou

    The International Journal of the Addictions
    |April 1, 1978
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    Court-enforced treatment programs show significant potential for reaching and effectively treating problem drinking Black individuals. These services are crucial for addressing alcohol-related issues within the Black community.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Addiction Medicine
    • Criminology

    Background:

    • Problem drinking drivers pose a significant public health and safety concern.
    • Addressing disparities in treatment access for Black communities is a critical public health objective.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of court-enforced treatment for problem drinking drivers within the Black community.
    • To determine the potential of judicial mandates in facilitating access to alcohol treatment services for Black individuals.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of data from a specific court-enforced drinking driver program.
    • Examination of treatment engagement and outcomes for Black participants.

    Main Results:

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  • Court-enforced treatment demonstrates considerable potential in engaging Black problem drinking drivers.
  • The program proved effective in reaching individuals who might otherwise not seek treatment.

    • Conclusions:

    • Court-enforced treatment is a viable and significant strategy for delivering alcohol problem services to the Black community.
    • Future public health initiatives should consider integrating court mandates to improve treatment accessibility for Black populations.