Background: Longer retention has been the most consistent predictor of favorable drug
abuse treatment outcomes, but key therapeutic and patient engagement indicators of …

Most substance abuse treatment programs employ various models of group therapy.
Empirical evidence, however, of the benefits of group vs. individual treatment is scarce. This …

This study sought to assess the efficacy of treatment for cocaine abuse and to compare the
relative effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral relapse prevention treatment with that of a …

Twenty-eight problem drinkers participated in behavioral training groups designed to teach
moderate drinking. Both at termination and at follow-up, 70% were considered successful …

The relationship between psychiatric severity and substance use disorders treatment
outcome was assessed in 393 individuals who received either standard treatment or …

Objectives: Patients' motivation to change their substance use is usually viewed as a crucial
component of successful treatment. The objective of this study was to examine whether …

Background: As insurance coverage, funding sources and venues for drug and alcohol
treatment evolve in the United States, it is important to assess how the type of treatment …

The present study examined predictors of early drop-out in a heterogeneous male and
female outpatient sample enrolled in an addiction program. Clients who failed to attend five …

This article poses questions about the meaning of retention in substance user treatment.
Retention has become a “gold standard” for substance user-treatment programs, suggesting …

BACKGROUND: Although several states have adopted policies diverting individuals
convicted of non-violent drug offenses to substance use treatment, in lieu of incarceration or …