Treatment needs of women with alcohol and other drug problems: Experiences and views of Australian treatment personnel

Drug and Alcohol Review

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 59-67

  Swift, Wendy ^a   Copeland, Jan ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES   (Australia)

Author keywords

Substance use; Treatment needs; Treatment personnel; Women

Indexed keywords

EID: 0032327049     PISSN: 09595236     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09595239800187601     Document Type: Review

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