Hello all,
Can anyone help me identify contemporary European research on day
programme delivery for drug problems?
In case the term is not universally recognised, by 'day programme' I
mean non-residential programmes that people attend,which usually provide
some mix of life-skills, group therapy and support. In England they are
hugely variable, which makes it tricky to offer a more specific
definition. Some are abstinence orientated. Others not. Some are 5 days
a week. Others are pick and mix and can be more sessional. Sometimes
they are provided in conjunction with structured counselling or
prescribing. Sometimes not. I have sometimes seen them referred to as
'ambulatory programmes' elsewhere in Europe.
The reason for the enquiry is that an organisation I work for in England
(KCA) provides some day programmes and also put on a conference about
them last year. We are trying to create better opportunities for people
to exchange learning about what works and what doesn't and are
interested to incorporate a more international perspective at our next
event on 3rd December 2008. However, they rarely seem to be the object
of research as a treatment modality in their own right. We try to
provide a mix of theoretical/academic content and more applied,
workshop-based sessions at the conference.
I'd be glad to receive any information that identifies possible
research/speakers that we could consider. Please feel free to reply on
or off-list or contact me on the phone numbers below.
Many thanks
Neil
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Neil Hunt
Director Research, KCA
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