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. 1986 Winter;6(2):143-57.
doi: 10.1300/J251v06n02_10.

Structured outpatient treatment of cocaine abuse

A M Washton

Structured outpatient treatment of cocaine abuse

A M Washton. Adv Alcohol Subst Abuse. 1986 Winter.

Abstract

This article describes specific clinical techniques for treating the cocaine abuser in a structured outpatient program. The advantages, limitations, and indications for such a program are discussed in addition to issues of treatment planning, relapse prevention, recovery groups, urine testing, family involvement, medication, and success rates.

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