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Direct linkDadich, Ann – Journal of Drug Education, 2010
Self-Help Support Groups (SHSGs) for substance use issues are recognized in current policies for their role in reducing substance use. However, these policies recognize only their therapeutic value. This article argues that SHSGs can offer more than therapeutic advantage. This contention follows a study involving young people who were involved in…
Descriptors: Social Support Groups, Therapy, Substance Abuse, Public Policy
