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In a community-based abstinence program, 108 chronic heroin abusers, paroled from Maryland correctional institutions, were administered the narcotic antagonist, naloxone, in escalating 500 mg dosages to a daily maximum dosage of 2,000 mg when either urine analysis indicated narcotic drug use or unexcused absences led to the suspicion of narcotic intake. Dosage was then continued at the maximum level until the record again indicated abstinence. This approach was regarded as such a distinct departure from customary antagonist administration that a pilot investigation of its effectiveness was undertaken. Six month outcome data on all patients were contrasted with those of an historical comparison group previously treated in the same clinic without naloxone administration. Both groups were equivalent on all criminal history, demographic, and prognostic variables. The group receiving contingent naloxone administration showed a significantly lower institutionalization rate (8%) than that for the reference sample (37%). Complete abstinence rates were also in favor of the naloxone group (38 vs. 12%).

The article offers suggestions given by marketing experts regarding the techniques required for bringing development in the season business of hotels. It suggests that hotels should design plans for limited-time offers in order to build a broad base for bookings. It reports that marketing manager of Palm Springs hotel believes that travelers from Great Britain and Canada are interested in the experience rather than weather so the hotel adjusted its night rate to 69 dollars for a 3.5 star hotel.