A, which are often better able to meet needs for frequent sessions and interactions with individuals pursuing rehabilitation and recovery than Imani House with its somewhat limited staff can do. This kind of networking has worked well for the program in the past, but service loads are complicating the ability of the agency to meet all client needs.
Imani House receives referrals from the various court systems, from law enforcement agencies, from schools, hospitals, and other organizations. It also serves clients who voluntarily seek treatment for issues related to substance abuse and addiction. This writer became involved with Imani House first as an intern and later, as a paid member of the professional staff.
According to Friedmann, Lemon, Stein, and D'Aunno (2003), the progression of drug abuse to its more severe levels is characteristic of its natural history, which some have termed the addiction career. Addiction treatment can ameliorate substance abuse and its
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