Community as Treatment: The Opioid Epidemic and the Therapeutic Community Model
Italian Academy (Columbia) 1161 Amsterdam Avenue, New York CityThe opioid epidemic is devastating individuals, families, and communities around the world. Medication-assisted treatment and short-term rehabilitation are common treatment options for individuals with opioid use disorder, especially in the United States, but do not meet the needs of all individuals. The therapeutic community (TC) model offers a unique treatment frame to address individuals with opioid use disorder, and may…