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Evaluation of the effects of training of paraprofessionals in the treatment of alcoholism: a pilot study.

A program for the training of paraprofessionals in alcoholism is outlined, and the characteristics of persons attracted are described. The effects of the program on a pilot group of 13 are evaluated. The training program attracts persons familiar with alcoholism through personal experience or previous helping experience. It modifies the trainees' attitude toward alcoholism as an illness and some personality traits, but does not increase the information about alcoholism in this already moderately knowledgeable group. The most important effect is the change in trainees' therapeutic technique from directive to non-directive. Follow-up indicates that the program enables trainees to use more techniques in their treatment of alcoholics and to progress to higher level jobs.