The Evaluation of Naval Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs. Problems and Suggestions.

Abstract

Alcoholism programs in the U.S. Navy have grown so fast that accurate evaluation has been almost impossible. Treatment facilities function in an atmosphere of high visibility and fiscal vulnerability and treatment evaluators encounter pressure from both program opponents who feel such treatment is not the Navy's responsibility and from enthusiasts who are convinced that their therapy program is the best way to get things done. In addition there are organizational pressures to finish the evaluations quickly. These problems have been recognized and the service has set up the machinery for careful evaluative research. A standardized data gathering network is being implemented and plans have been formulated to do careful well-controlled research utilizing the study advantages inherent in a military setting. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA054366

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  • E. K.Eric Gunderson
  • Marc A. Schuckit

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  • Naval Health Research Center

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  • Drug Abuse
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  • Hospitals
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  • Mental Health
  • Military Medicine
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  • Naval Personnel
  • Personality
  • Personnel Management
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  • United States
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