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Question: I am conducting substance abuse asset maps with my students. I've appreciate your informaiton and would like to find more information about asset maps in the literature. Do you have any suggestions for me as I've run into some dead ends. Thanks in advance.
Answer: Asset maps for substance abuse would generally list (and perhaps geographically represent) resources available in the community. They might include relevant resources in the following categories: Prevention and education Assessment Referral General information and clearinghouses Detox services Inpatient Services Support/12-Step groups Outpatient services Halfway houses Often, such resources are compared to needs to identify gaps.
Question Date: Thu, 01/24/2008