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Quick Guide for Clinicians Based on TIP 44
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This manual provides substance use disorder treatment providers with guidelines for addressing treatment issues in various settings within the criminal justice system. It discusses screening and assessment, triage and placement, and treatment issues for specific populations.

Publication ID
QGCT44
Publication Date
April 2006
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