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Evaluation of a social-setting detoxication program.

F R Sparadeo, W R Zwick, S D Ruggiero

    Journal of Studies on Alcohol
    |November 1, 1982
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    Nonmedical social-setting detoxication (SSD) offers a safe and affordable approach to substance abuse treatment. This model effectively connects individuals to long-term care, demonstrating its viability.

    Area of Science:

    • Addiction Medicine
    • Public Health
    • Social Work

    Background:

    • Nonmedical social-setting detoxication (SSD) is an emerging model for substance abuse treatment.
    • Traditional medical detoxication can be costly and inaccessible for many individuals.
    • There is a need for safe, cost-effective alternatives to medical detox.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the safety, cost-effectiveness, and viability of the nonmedical social-setting detoxication (SSD) model.
    • To examine patient characteristics, program utilization, and referral rates within an SSD program.
    • To assess patient-staff interactions in a social-setting detox environment.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of patient data from a single SSD program.
    • Evaluation of program safety, utilization, and cost metrics.

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  • Assessment of referral rates to long-term treatment and patient-staff interactions.

    • Main Results:

    • The SSD model was found to be safe and cost-effective.
    • High referral rates to long-term treatment were observed.
    • Positive patient-staff interactions were documented, indicating program viability.

    Conclusions:

    • Nonmedical social-setting detoxication (SSD) is a viable and effective approach for substance abuse treatment.
    • The SSD model successfully facilitates access to long-term addiction care.
    • Further implementation of SSD programs is warranted to improve public health outcomes.