Physicians with substance abuse problems and their recovery environment: A survey

Carlson, Hannah; Dilts, Stephen L.; Radcliff, Sue

doi:10.1016/0740-5472(94)90027-2

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“…The 12-step approach is often a successful approach for people with addiction problems (Carlson et al, 1994;Hinrichsen, 1990), but this approach can be problematic for those people not spiritually or religiously oriented. Research indicates that some clients have problems responding to the 12-step model (Ellis & Velten, 1992;Fletcher, 2001;Humphreys, 2004).…”

Section: Religiosity and Spirituality In Substance Abuse Treatmentmentioning

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“…Support groups using the 12-step approach are a major component in the treatment protocols of many treatment facilities throughout the United States. Although the 12-step approach has been heralded as the most successful method of treating addiction problems (Carlson, Dilts, & Radcliff, 1994;Hinrichsen, 1990), the approach cannot work unless the people with addiction problems attend the meetings and follow the program's advice. Some individuals find the philosophy and approach of the traditional 12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), problematic.…”

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Religiosity and participation in mutual-aid support groups for addiction

Atkins

Hawdon

2007

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

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Mutual-aid support groups play a vital role in substance abuse treatment in the United States. A national survey of mutual-aid support groups for addiction was conducted to identify key differences between participants in recovery groups. Survey data indicate that active involvement in support groups significantly improves one's chances of remaining clean and sober, regardless of the group in which one participates. Respondents whose individual beliefs better matched those of their primary support groups showed greater levels of group participation, resulting in better outcomes as measured by increased number of days clean and sober. Religious respondents were more likely to participate in 12-step groups and Women for Sobriety. Nonreligious respondents were significantly less likely to participate in 12-step groups. Religiosity had little impact on SMART Recovery participation but actually decreased participation in Secular Organizations for Sobriety. These results have important implications for treatment planning and matching individuals to appropriate support groups.

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Section: Religiosity and Spirituality In Substance Abuse Treatmentmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Religiosity and participation in mutual-aid support groups for addiction

Atkins

Hawdon

2007

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

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“…In addition to identifying factors that might be associ ated with attendance at self-help group meetings, the present review also found evidence supporting the notion that self-help groups have some positive effect on mem bers' outcomes (Project MATCH Research Group 1997; Morgenstern et al 1996b;Noordsy et al 1996;Burnam et al 1995;Humphreys, Moos & Finney 1995;Montgom ery, Miller & Tonigan 1995;Carlson, Dilts & Radcliff 1994;Kaskutas 1994). Consequently, a second aim of the cur rent study was to assess the association between level of attendance and treatment outcomes for clients with dual diagnoses.…”

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“…Efforts have been made to describe characteristics of those who attend, their length or degree of participation and involvement, changes in their behavior, their substance use outcomes, and their perceived usefulness of the groups (see, for example, Connors & Dermen 1996;McCrady, Epstein & Hirsch 1996;Morgenstern et al 1996a;Morgenstern et al 1996b;Burton & Williamson 1995;Montgomery, Miller & Tonigan 1995;Carlson, Dilts & Radcliff 1994;Kaskutas 1994;Snow, Prochaska & Rossi 1994;Emrick et al 1993;Humphreys & Woods 1993;Emrick 1989Emrick , 1987Ogbome & Glaser 1981;Boscarino 1980;Trice & Roman 1970;Trice 1957).…”

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Self-Help Group Meeting Attendance among Clients with Dual Diagnoses

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Webb

Rubin

et al. 2001

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs

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This study explores factors associated with self-help group meeting attendance in the aftercare of 81 clients with dual diagnoses of severe mental illness and chemical dependency following their discharge from an inpatient chemical dependency treatment program. It also explores the association between self-help group meeting attendance and treatment outcomes. Data were collected from patient records and results of the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) administered as part of an earlier experiment that evaluated the effectiveness of the treatment program. Collaterals also provided follow-up information. Of thirteen variables examined, only two were associated with increased self-help group meeting attendance: having more years of education and having a major substance problem that did not include alcohol. No association was found between self-help group meeting attendance and treatment outcome regarding psychiatric problem severity or five other domains of the ASI. A moderate association was found indicating that more self-help group meeting attendance was related to improvements in the legal problems domain of the ASI. Implications are discussed for future research and for improving self-help group meeting attendance and its influence on treatment outcomes for individuals with dual diagnoses.

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“…We have many good and often brief interventions to help people with psychological problems such as depression and anxiety, and doctors have been shown to recover well from alcohol and drug misuse using 12-step programmes (Carlson & Dilts, 1994;Khantzian & Mack, 1994;Lloyd, 2002;Anonymous, 2006). Despite the existence of effective interventions, there are several reasons why these are often not used.…”

Section: Training For Dealing With Colleagues With Mental Health Probmentioning

confidence: 99%