Treatment for Two

The proliferation of Parental Awareness and Responsibility (PAR) clinics to help young adult mothers with children overcome a drug habit and find reliable employment is discussed. Many mothers learn they cannot conquer addiction by themselves, but the program has a success rate of 80% after a stay i...

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Published inPublic Welfare Vol. 49; no. 4; p. 30
Main Author Wilson, Brenda L
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington American Public Human Services Association 01.10.1991
Subjects
Drug abuse
Employment
Hospitals
Parents & parenting
Social services
Substance abuse treatment
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Summary:The proliferation of Parental Awareness and Responsibility (PAR) clinics to help young adult mothers with children overcome a drug habit and find reliable employment is discussed. Many mothers learn they cannot conquer addiction by themselves, but the program has a success rate of 80% after a stay in PARs for over six months.
ISSN:1942-6828