Treated and untreated individuals with alcohol use disorders: Rates and predictors of remission and relapse
Titel:
Treated and untreated individuals with alcohol use disorders: Rates and predictors of remission and relapse
Auteur:
Moos , Bernice S. Moos , Rudolf H.
Verschenen in:
International journal of clinical and health psychology
Paginering:
Jaargang 6 (2006) nr. 3 pagina's 513--526
Jaar:
2006
Inhoud:
This observational descriptive study focused on whether individuals with alcohol use disorders who participate in professional treatment and/or Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) experience better long-term outcomes than individuals who do not obtain help. Participants were surveyed at baseline when they initiated help-seeking and 1 year, 3 years, 8 years, and 16 years later. Compared with individuals who obtained no help, individuals who participated in treatment and/or AA for 9 weeks or more in the first year after help-seeking had better 16-year outcomes. Participation in treatment and/or AA accelerated an overall pattern of change, so that individuals who obtained help improved somewhat more and more quickly than those who did not. Overall, individuals who did not obtain help were less likely to achieve remission and, even if they achieved remission, were more likely to relapse. The findings support the value of strengthening the referral process for individuals who seek help and indicate that providers should structure treatment programs to ensure continuing care and affiliation with AA.
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