This study investigated treatment retention in an institutional therapeutic community (ITC) for dually diagnosed male inmates. Twenty-five percent of admissions successfully completed the residential substance abuse treatment program. Graduates participated for an average of 9 months, while terminations participated for nearly 4 months. One-third of the terminations participated for at least 3 months and 15% participated for 6 months or more. A striking result was the relationship between retention and risk ratings and psychopathy scores. Both measures assess behavior and interaction styles over a range of situations. The presence of a single type of negative behavior (i.e. the nature of the committing offense) did not predict completion, but a rating based on multiple samples of behavior was a significant predictor of retention.
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Videotaped feedback in conjunction with group approaches which utilized didactic lectures, behavioral problem solving, or group exercises to increase cohesion were compared to ascertain their effectiveness in improving social skills for undergraduates. Self-report, partners' evaluations, and independent observers' ratings indicated that group treatment coupled with feedback nondifferentially improved social skills over time. For undergraduates undergoing brief social skills training, differences in subjects' preparation involving videotape feedback may not produce corresponding differences in subjects' behavior.
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