title: The impact of a brief induction on short-term continuation in a therapeutic community.
abstract: Continuation in substance abuse treatment is one of the strongest predictors of successful post-treatment outcomes across all major treatment modalities. However, since rates of attrition are highest within the first month of treatment, many clients drop out before these positive outcomes are realized. The impact of organizational and therapeutic factors on treatment continuation in therapeutic communities has received little attention in the literature. This study was conducted to determine whether a brief induction to treatment was associated with improved treatment continuation in a therapeutic community. Multivariable logistic regression analysis indicated that induction was associated with 30-day continuation. Prior treatment and court-mandated treatment were also associated with continuation.
authors: Tulane University, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Department of Epidemiology, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA. sroahen@tulane.edu
authors: Stephanie Roahen
authors: SR
authors: Harrison
authors: Paul
authors: P
authors: Toriello
authors: Alexandre
authors: A
authors: Pavluck
authors: Robert
authors: R
authors: Ellis
authors: Else
authors: E
authors: Pedersen
authors: Richard
authors: R
authors: Gaiennie
authors: Patricia
authors: P
authors: Kissinger
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008605:Mental Health Services; D012153:Retention, Psychology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D013997:Time Factors