Impact of development on the Algerian experience in treatment of narcotics addicts

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The aim of this paper is to investigate the state-of-thc Art of the facilities and processes in Algeria employed in treating extreme case of addiction within the larger framework of development planning and processes.

There are several establishments in the country for this purpose.

Their approach is a combination of the French and religious / traditional backgrounds; besides medical therapy.

Observations and interviews suggest that the services offered are still below the national level of aspiration.

Case studies show the link between addiction and social disintegration.

Authorities seem to take these matters into consideration in planning and execution of development plans.

An evaluation of the total approach is made in the conclusion section of the paper.