Does screening classification predict long-term outcomes of DWI offenders?
OBJECTIVE
To determine the usefulness of a screening classification system in predicting treatment use, current substance abuse disorders (SUD), and driving over the alcohol limit (DOL) at 15-year follow-up.


METHODS
Interviewed 583 driving while imparied (DWI) first offenders with SUDs. Univariate and multivariate statistics were used to determine predictors of long-term outcomes.


RESULTS
Screening classification defined groups with different treatment histories and 15-year outcomes. Current SUDs were reported by 21% and DOL by 10%, of subjects.


CONCLUSIONS
Group differences suggest that screening data could be used more effectively to triage and treat DWI offenders.
Lapham
Sandra C
SC
Behavioral Health Research Center of the Southwest, a center of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, 612 Encino Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA. slapham@bhrcs.org
Skipper
Betty J
BJ
D000328:Adult; D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000523:psychology*; D001334:Automobile Driving / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D057237:Criminals / Q000145:classification*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018580:Mandatory Testing / Q000379:methods*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology