title: Drug users’ experiences of a residential rehabilitation program in Western Australia: A thematic analysis of drug users lived experiences
abstract: In the last decade, there has been a marked increase in the awareness of drug use and drug-related crime in Australia. As a result, the demand for drug treatment services has increased and 14 recognised government-funded services are now available in Western Australia (WA). The goal of these services is to reduce drug use through full-time intensive programs that are usually residential. This type of drug treatment has been shown to be effective in reducing drug use and promoting pro-social live
journal: Australasian Journal of Paramedicine