Researchers hypothesize that drug treatment programs in the United Kingdom may be failing to properly engage these users from the outset, and that programs may not be properly addressing the needs of these two high-risk groups. Young drug users may be turned off by programs that are designed for older working professionals; homeless drug users may not have the means to travel to programs that are outside their immediate area of habitation. Dr. Alex Stevens, who led the study, commented on the findings:

"Whilst it is easy to blame the early exit out rate of problem drug-users on the 'chaos' in their lives and their lack of motivation our data and interviews suggest that there is much that services can do to enhance the rate of retention in the first few days and weeks." (Source: sciencedaily.com)

Labels: treatment, addicts, homless

Posted By: Aspen Education Group