Drug and Alcohol Findings. (2017) Collaborative care proceedings help keep London families together. Drug and Alcohol Findings Research Analysis, 27 February 2017,
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Five-year follow-up of London families finds better outcomes among those in the Family Drug and Alcohol Court than ordinary care proceedings.
Key points from summary and commentary
• A five-year follow-up of a London Family Drug and Alcohol Court for women with substance use problems and their children.
• This alternative approach to ordinary care proceedings produced better outcomes relating to substance use, family reunification, and family stability.
• Parents viewed the process as fair, respectful, and empowering, which contrasted with ordinary proceedings where parents felt they had no voice and did not understand the process.
B Substances > Substances in general
HJ Treatment method > Treatment outcome
L Social psychology and related concepts > Family > Family and kinship > Family support
MM-MO Crime and law > Justice system
MM-MO Crime and law > Justice system > Court system > Drug court
MP-MR Policy, planning, economics, work and social services > Social services > Services for family and children
T Demographic characteristics > Woman (women / female)
T Demographic characteristics > Affected family members / concerned persons
T Demographic characteristics > Child of person who uses substances
VA Geographic area > Europe > United Kingdom
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