Self-help organizations across the world, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Croix D'Or, The
Links, Moderation Management, Narcotics Anonymous, and SMART Recovery, have …

Background Social pressures are often an integral part of the process of seeking addiction
treatment. However, scientists have not developed conclusive evidence on the processes …

An overview of research trends and issues in the area of compulsory substance abuse
treatment is presented, using a sample of 170 English-language articles obtained from a …

Objective This study examined differences in outcomes, alcoholism treatment utilization, and
costs between alcoholic individuals with no previous treatment history who chose to attend …

The tables and figures appearing on pages 5, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 17, 36, 37, 54, 67, 74, 77,
105, 106, 108, 112, 148, 168, 200, 206, 249, 255, 265, 310, 314, 325, 341, 342, 343, 355 …

This research addresses the relative contributions of cognitive and personality constructs in
drug use motivation and problem behaviors associated with use. The purpose of this study …

Little research has examined the relationship of substance abuse patients' prior Alcoholics
Anonymous (AA) affiliation to important treatment-related variables. This study of 927 …

BACKGROUND: Despite the value of 12-step meetings, few studies have examined factors
associated with attendance among those living with HIV/AIDS, such as the impact of HIV …

Aims. Two risky behaviors (driving after drinking/getting drunk, riding with drinking drivers)
and two safe behaviors (deciding not to drive under the influence of alcohol (DUI) …

A major state drug abuse initiative, California's Proposition 36 of 2000, mandated that adults
convicted of drug possession be offered treatment in lieu of incarceration. While the law …