The impact of length of stay on recovery measures in faith‐based addiction treatment

Lashley, Mary

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“…Unfortunately, these studies are dated, and recent research on the effectiveness of long‐term residential recovery is sparse. Moreover, while some studies have supported the positive impact of faith‐based addiction recovery (Lashley, 2018; Lund, 2016; Rashid et al, 2014), none examined the economic impact on the broader community being served.…”

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Economic impact of faith‐based residential addiction recovery for the homeless

Lashley

2020

Public Health Nursing

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Objective To examine the economic and fiscal impact of a faith‐based long‐term residential addiction recovery program for homeless men on the state and local economy. Design This descriptive study used entry, within‐program, and exit data to determine the program's fiscal and economic impact. Sample The population consisted of 5,122 homeless men at an inner‐city mission in Baltimore City from 2006 to 2019. Measurements To compare costs and savings at different program intervals, economists examined program data before, during, and following completion of the program. Data were analyzed using the IMPLAN input‐output model. Results The study revealed that each man who participates in the residential recovery program for 1 year produces a total savings of $14,263 to state and county governments. Each man who successfully completes the program saves state and county governments over $5,000 per year post graduation. Each man who works for 1 year following graduation and reallocates his spending from illicit drugs to goods and services in the economy supports 1.5 jobs and generates over $240,000 in additional revenue and economic output. Conclusion The findings from this study support the value of this faith‐based residential program in promoting economic productivity in the surrounding state and region.

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“…Pastoral counseling and peer advocacy support provide clients with spiritual mentors and accountability partners. Wrap around supportive services include on‐site primary and behavioral health care, access to comprehensive dental care, educational, vocational, and life enrichment programs, and legal and social services (Lashley, 2018).…”

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Economic impact of faith‐based residential addiction recovery for the homeless

Lashley

2020

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Reporting and Interpreting Effect Sizes in Applied Health-Related Settings: The Case of Spirituality and Substance Abuse

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Inferential analysis using null hypothesis significance testing (NHST) allows accepting or rejecting a null hypothesis. Nevertheless, rejecting a null hypothesis and concluding there is a statistical effect does not provide a clue as to its practical relevance or magnitude. This process is key to assessing the effect size (ES) of significant results, be it using context (comparing the magnitude of the effect to similar studies or day-to-day effects) or statistical estimators, which also should be sufficiently interpreted. This is especially true in clinical settings, where decision-making affects patients’ lives. We carried out a systematic review for the years 2015 to 2020 utilizing Scopus, PubMed, and various ProQuest databases, searching for empirical research articles with inferential results linking spirituality to substance abuse outcomes. Out of the 19 studies selected, 11 (57.9%) reported no ES index, and 9 (47.4%) reported no interpretation of the magnitude or relevance of their findings. The results of this review, although limited to the area of substance abuse and spiritual interventions, are a cautionary tale for other research topics. Gauging and interpreting effect sizes contributes to a better understanding of the subject under scrutiny in any discipline.

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Use of Causal Language in Studies on the Relationship between Spiritually-Based Treatments and Substance Abuse and Relapse Prevention

2021

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The main goal of scientific research is to explain what causes a phenomenon. However, only well-controlled studies guarantee sufficient internal validity to support causal explanations (i.e., experimental and some quasi-experimental designs). The use of causal claims in non-experimental studies can mislead readers into assuming a cause–effect relationship when alternative explanations have not been ruled out, undermining the principle of scientific rigor and the credibility of scientific findings. Although spiritual practices form part of some interventions for health and behavioral problems, their effectiveness cannot often be assessed via experimental methodology. This paper assesses the validity of causal inferences in published non-experimental studies, and more specifically in studies on the relationship between spiritually based treatments and substance abuse improvement and relapse prevention. We conducted a systematic review using Scopus, Pubmed, and several databases included in ProQuest, for the period 2015 to 2020. Out of 16 studies selected, six studies (37.5%) used correct language in the title, abstract, and discussion sections; 10 studies (68.8%) used tendentious or incorrect language in at least one section. Spiritually based treatments show promising results in some health improvement outcomes. Most studies show transparency when reporting results. However, researchers should be careful not to make causal assertions unless the internal validity of the research is sound.

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The impact of length of stay on recovery measures in faith‐based addiction treatment

Cited by 3 publications

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Economic impact of faith‐based residential addiction recovery for the homeless

Economic impact of faith‐based residential addiction recovery for the homeless

Reporting and Interpreting Effect Sizes in Applied Health-Related Settings: The Case of Spirituality and Substance Abuse

Use of Causal Language in Studies on the Relationship between Spiritually-Based Treatments and Substance Abuse and Relapse Prevention

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