Abstract

The general mission of the proposed Center for Therapeutic Community Evaluation Research (CTCER) is to advance the scientific knowledge base concerning the therapeutic community approach to the treatment of chemical dependency and related problems. This mission would be pursued through evaluation- research studies and center core activities designed to promote evaluation- research capability with the broader TC modality and to expand the utilization of research for practice. The major aim of the proposed Center is to conduct a systematic program of evaluation-research studies with three significant themes: the effectiveness of TC treatment for special populations in special settings, the TC treatment process, and treatment improvement/special issues (e.g., retention, client treatment matching, short- and long-term planned duration of treatment). The theme of the present submission is special populations. Three separate studies would evaluate the effectiveness of the TC model adapted for: criminal substance abusers within a state correctional institution, mentally ill/homeless chemical abusers (MICA) in community residence mental health settings, and adolescent substance abusers in community-based residential TC programs.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Type
Specialized Center (P50)
Project #
5P50DA007700-02
Application #
3105478
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (SRCD (25))
Project Start
1991-09-30
Project End
1996-08-31
Budget Start
1992-09-30
Budget End
1993-08-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
National Development & Research Institutes
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
New York
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10010

  Publications

Sacks, Stanley; Banks, Steven; McKendrick, Karen et al. (2008) Modified therapeutic community for co-occurring disorders: a summary of four studies. J Subst Abuse Treat 34:112-22
Sullivan, Christopher J; McKendrick, Karen; Sacks, Stanley et al. (2007) Modified therapeutic community treatment for offenders with MICA disorders: substance use outcomes. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse 33:823-32
Sacks, Stanley; Sacks, JoAnn Y; McKendrick, Karen et al. (2004) Modified TC for MICA offenders: crime outcomes. Behav Sci Law 22:477-501
Levounis, Petros; Galanter, Marc; Dermatis, Helen et al. (2002) Correlates of HIV transmission risk factors and considerations for interventions in homeless, chemically addicted and mentally ill patients. J Addict Dis 21:61-72
Egelko, Susan; Galanter, Marc; Dermatis, Helen et al. (2002) Improved psychological status in a modified therapeutic community for homeless MICA men. J Addict Dis 21:75-92
Melnick, G; De Leon, G; Thomas, G et al. (2001) Treatment process in prison therapeutic communities: motivation, participation, and outcome. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse 27:633-50
De Leon, G; Melnick, G; Thomas, G et al. (2000) Motivation for treatment in a prison-based therapeutic community. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse 26:33-46
Sacks, S (2000) Co-occurring mental and substance use disorders: promising approaches and research issues. Subst Use Misuse 35:2061-93
Jainchill, N; Hawke, J; De Leon, G et al. (2000) Adolescents in therapeutic communities: one-year posttreatment outcomes. J Psychoactive Drugs 32:81-94
De Leon, G; Sacks, S; Staines, G et al. (2000) Modified therapeutic community for homeless mentally ill chemical abusers: treatment outcomes. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse 26:461-80

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