| Changes in ambivalence mediate the relation between entering treatment and change in alcohol use and problems. | |
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PMID: 19926399 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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The present study examined the role of ambivalence about change as (1) a predictor of subsequent heavy alcohol use and drinking problems and (2) a mediator of change between entering treatment and heavy alcohol use and drinking problems among individuals self-referring for treatment with an alcohol use disorder. A sample of 439 individuals (49.9% female) who initiated help-seeking was surveyed at baseline, and at 1 year and 3 year follow-ups on domains of alcohol-related and personal functioning. A series of regression analyses indicated that a measure reflecting ambivalence significantly predicted subsequent heavy alcohol use and related problems and mediated changes between entering treatment and heavy alcohol use and related problems. The findings highlight one mechanism associated with treatment seeking, initiation of and engagement in treatment, and reduction in heavy alcohol use and related problems. |
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Authors:
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Megan L Oser; John McKellar; Bernice S Moos; Rudolf H Moos |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. Date: 2009-10-30 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Addictive behaviors Volume: 35 ISSN: 1873-6327 ISO Abbreviation: Addict Behav Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-01 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7603486 Medline TA: Addict Behav Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 367-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Center for Health Care Evaluation, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States. Megan.Oser@va.gov |
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AA12718/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS; AA15685/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS |
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