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A1 Kramer JC, Bass RA
T1 INstitutionalization patterns among civilly committed addicts
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 1969
FD June 23
VO 208
IS 12
SP 2297
OP 2301
DO 10.1001/jama.1969.03160120021005
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1969.03160120021005
AB An examination of institutionalization patterns of 121 civilly committed addicts over a period of 58 to 80 months (approximately 5 to 6 1/2 years) shows that while some succeed in supervised outpatient status, most do not, and those who do not will probably spend a majority of their commitment within the institution during repeated readmissions. We are left with the question whether the limited success of the program justifies such long periods of incarceration.