Asked by Joanna Peralto on Jul 14, 2024

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_____ are residential programs where clients remain for 1 to 3 years, although some require only a 6-month stay, with the intent to immerse clients in an environment aimed at a global change in lifestyle.

A) Halfway houses
B) Therapeutic communities
C) Detoxification programs
D) Inpatient treatment programs

Therapeutic Communities

A treatment approach where the community itself, through group interactions and relationships, acts as the primary agent of change for individuals.

Global Change

Significant and broad alterations in the Earth's environment, encompassing climate change, biodiversity loss, and shifts in socio-economic factors.

  • Gain understanding of substance use disorders, addiction, and models of recovery.
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Lauren Bright

Jul 14, 2024

Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Therapeutic communities are long-term residential programs focused on helping individuals achieve comprehensive lifestyle changes, often lasting from 6 months to 3 years, making them distinct from the shorter-term focus of the other options listed.