ERIC Number: EJ979091
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1067-828X
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Adolescent Substance-Use Frequency following Self-Help Group Attendance and Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
Gangi, Jennifer; Darling, Carol A.
Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, v21 n4 p293-309 2012
Despite the heterogeneity of posttreatment outcomes, the likelihood of relapse is often dependent on several factors, including participation in continuing care services such as self-help groups. However, few studies have examined the use of self-help groups among adolescent outpatients. Therefore, in this study, investigators examined self-help group attendance among male and female adolescents during the three-month time period immediately following outpatient substance abuse treatment. Gender differences were found in regard to self-efficacy, coping, and severity of substance-related problems. A path model indicated that environmental risk provided the greatest total effect on substance-use frequency. Implications for research and practice are reviewed. (Contains 3 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Outcomes of Treatment, Substance Abuse, Self Help Programs, Groups, Gender Differences, Research, Risk, Patients, Models, Individual Needs, Organizations (Groups), Case Studies, Adolescents, Secondary Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United States
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