Veterans Drug Rehabilitation Programs: Analysis and Recommendations for Improvement
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_24_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Veterans Drug Rehabilitation Programs: Analysis and Recommendations for Improvement
- Date Created:
- 1976-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70
- Description:
- The document discusses issues related to discharge decisions for veterans with drug problems, the lack of in-patient care at a new VA rehab center, and the challenges in providing support for veterans and their families. It also mentions the importance of reputation in reaching veterans with drug problems, the effectiveness of staying in therapy for at least a month, and the complexity of addressing drug abuse. The document highlights shortcomings in the current rehabilitation system and suggests improvements such as better screening upon entry and utilizing personnel more effectively.
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Prescription drugs--United States, Substance abuse, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_109_4_0000, Box 22, Folder 24, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 4 Pages
