Assertive Community Treatment for Patients Suffering From Substance Use Disorders

The intervention program is a type of very flexible community treatment. This is facilitated by a small case load ratio per health care professional (1:10). The healthcare workers are specialized in SUD treatment. The time of the intervention differs, there is no prefixed limitation but the duration of the intervention depends on the goals agreed on with the patient. The main objective of this intervention is to ensure an adherence to an addiction treatment program and establish or consolidate a stable healthcare and social network for the patient. The intervention aims to prevent service disengagement. The healthcare workers will explore specific patient needs and ensure that health and social services are better coordinated to fit their needs.