Drug Treatment in New Jersey (and Elsewhere?): In Search of a Paradigm

Abstract

In this article three points are made. First, a survey of drug treatment in New Jersey suggested that there was considerable conflict about how drug treatment should be conducted. Second, a case was made for developing paradigms or models of treatment as a guide for progress in treatment for addicts. Third, an example was given of a theoretical paradigm which tried to relate family therapy to the relief of self-esteem distress.