Abstract
Despite limited evidence base, rehabilitation services are associated with positive outcomes in U.K. research (Best et al., 2010). The authors investigated outcomes associated following a 12-week abstinence-based treatment program. Data were collected from 145 patients using a European Version of the Addiction Severity Index (ASI-X) at intake, 6 months, and 1 year after completion. Individuals showed significantly better ASI-X scores after participating in program compared to their scores prior to the intervention. Those who completed the program had significantly better outcomes in medical and psychiatric domains at 12-month follow-up than those who dropped out before completion. Attending this abstinence-based program was associated with positive changes to physical health and social wellbeing, which were sustained 12 months after completion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 86-98 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Journal of Groups in Addiction and Recovery |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 3 Jul 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Abstinence
- alcohol
- drugs
- effectiveness
- recovery
- substance misuse
- treatment