The Virtual Library in Addictions, developed by centers of youth integration, allows access to resources and information services specialized in Addictions and related topics, serving users of different levels.

The aim of the library is to create a virtual environment of resources for learning, teaching, and research. The website is made up of collections of publications, digital services and multimedia files, which can be accessed remotely and which can be used in the creation, use, dissemination, and preservation of information.

The website includes:

• Open Access of technical-scientific...

Abstract

Background

In Latin America, substance related disorders are highly prevalent and one of the treatment strategies is the Therapeutic Communities (TCs), however, in Latin America there is scarce data about this treatment strategies, their quality, drop-out rates and patient satisfaction.

Methods

Based on a previous study in 5 Latin American countries, the TCs who had a score equal or higher than 9 according to the De Leon criteria which are some fundamental items that the TCs should meet, were selected to carry out a descriptive and retrospective study of qualitative and...