The impact of welfare reform on methadone treatment: Policy lessons from service providers in New York city

被引:2
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作者
Benoit, E [1 ]
Young, R [1 ]
Magura, S [1 ]
Staines, GL [1 ]
机构
[1] NDRI, New York, NY 10010 USA
关键词
welfare reform; methadone treatment; New York city; policy analysis; addiction; entitlement;
D O I
10.1081/JA-200034643
中图分类号
R194 [卫生标准、卫生检查、医药管理];
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摘要
This article explores the impact of recent changes in welfare policy on public assistance recipients who are in methadone maintenance treatment, from the perspective of methadone service providers. Data were collected between late 2000 and early 2002, and included in-depth interviews with 11 providers from three methadone treatment programs in New York city, contextual interviews with three welfare agency personnel and three patient advocates, and participant-observation in trainings and clinical meetings related to vocational services and public assistance for methadone patients. Because service providers are front-line implementers of new welfare regulations, their experiences, and insights should be consulted by policymakers as welfare policy continues to evolve.
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页码:2355 / 2390
页数:36
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