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Problem severity and motivation for treatment in incarcerated substance abusers.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19137481     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Studies of community-based treatment programs for substance users document that motivation for treatment is a consistent predictor of clients remaining under treatment for a longer period of time. Recent research has replicated this in prison-based treatment programs, implying that motivation is clinically important regardless of setting. The current study examines predictors of treatment motivation using data collected from 661 male drug-involved inmates during in-depth interviews that include components of the Addiction Severity Index, TCU Motivation Scale, and the Heath Services Research Instrument. Findings showed treatment motivation can be measured effectively in prison-based settings. Motivation scores were not significantly different between individuals in a prison-based treatment program and those in the general prison population. Furthermore, higher motivation for treatment scores were associated with greater levels of problem severity, suggesting that individuals with more drug-use related life problems may recognize this need and desire help for beginning long-term recovery.
Authors:
Matthew L Hiller; Egle Narevic; J Matthew Webster; Paul Rosen; Michele Staton; Carl Leukefeld; Thomas F Garrity; Rebecca Kayo
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Substance use & misuse     Volume:  44     ISSN:  1532-2491     ISO Abbreviation:  Subst Use Misuse     Publication Date:  2009  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-01-12     Completed Date:  2009-03-30     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9602153     Medline TA:  Subst Use Misuse     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  28-41     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Criminal Justice, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122, USA. mhiller@temple.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Kentucky
Male
Motivation*
Patient Acceptance of Health Care*
Prisoners / psychology*
Severity of Illness Index*
Substance-Related Disorders / therapy*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
R01 DA11309/DA/NIDA NIH HHS

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