Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
Volume 29, Issue 4 , Pages 241-251 , December 2005

Informed consent to undergo treatment for substance abuse: a recommended approach

Received 3 January 2005 ,Revised 11 July 2005 ,Accepted 1 August 2005.

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PII: S0740-5472(05)00166-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2005.08.001

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
Volume 29, Issue 4 , Pages 241-251 , December 2005

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