Predictors of treatment participation rate of substance use disorders among Whites and African Americans

Bibliographic Data

ID15414535
AuthorsMin Kim (0000-0003-0744-8812, Incheon National University), Andrew Byrne (0000-0001-7888-9151, California Polytechnic State University), Jihye Jeon (Incheon National University, corresponding author)
Year2019
Volume20
Issue2
Pages211-224
Publication date2019-05-21
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1533-2640 • E-ISSN: 1533-2659
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15332640.2019.1612300
PMID31113296
OpenAlexW2945614259
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited38

Low treatment participation impedes successful treatment completion and reduces treatment effectiveness. This study explored relationships among treatment participation rate and individuals' symptom severities and employment statuses. A sample of 106 individuals with substance use disorders was recruited for cross-sectional investigation. Individuals who were employed at baseline or had lower symptom severities of baseline alcohol, drug use, and psychiatric issues had significantly higher treatment participation rates. Service providers should pay more attention to individuals' symptom severities and employment to encourage treatment participation. Integrated interventions including vocational services and illness management and recovery intervention could be provided to reduce individuals' symptom severities and increase employability. Implications of participation in substance abuse treatment are discussed

Employability · Intervention (counseling · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Substance abuse · Substance use · Clinical Psychology · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Psychology · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes