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Residential therapeutic community provides drug-free residential settings which reflect increased level of interpersonal activities and social cohesiveness among the addicts

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Residential therapeutic community (RTC) is widely used as the treatment of drug abuse and addiction. It has been in the existence for more than forty years. Its drug-free residential settings has shown or reflected increased level of interpersonal activities and social cohesiveness among the addicts.

Group influence has helped them to associate and glue with the social norms and activities which is a part of the therapy.

RTC beneficiaries

Therapeutic community treats people who are suffering with multiple substance abuses. It is also been used as treatment for criminal activities, social rage, lack of positive support, mental illness and various disorders. In a study conducted among 2000 abusers suggested that more than two-third of the people was involved in crime or any other anti-social activities undergone the therapeutic community.

Therapeutic program

What they do in therapeutic program? The main task for them is to identify the problem that is the drug addiction and suggest a recovery solution by conducting meetings and sessions. They also conduct regular individual sessions, peer interaction programs and behavioral education and training.

Intensity

The intensity of the therapies varies according the time period, the patient is involved. Program expects maximum participation and involvement, so that the problem can be solved in a minimum duration.

Also therapeutic program seeks or motivates to participate in work responsibilities and culture. Gradually they develop an ardent behavior to live in the society.