title: The Neighborhood Environments of Mutual-help Recovery Houses: Comparisons by Perceived Socio-economic Status.
abstract: This study examined the setting/House-level characteristics of 160 self-governed, mutual-support substance abuse recovery homes (OHs) across the U.S. These dwellings were located in four different neighborhood types: upper/middle class (n = 23 Houses), urban working/lower class (n = 71 Houses), suburban upper/middle-class (n = 39 Houses), and suburban working/lower class (n = 27 Houses). Interior dwelling characteristics and amenities located within a 2-block radius were similar across the four neighborhood types. However, Houses in urban, working, and lower class neighborhoods reported more alcohol/drug intoxicated persons. Most importantly, despite the greater potential for environmental temptations and easier access for substances, none of the neighborhood factors including neighborhood socio-economic status significantly predicted relapse rates over a 12 month period.
authors.affiliation: DePaul University.
authors.forename: Joseph R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Ferrari
authors.forename: David R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Groh
authors.forename: Leonard A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Jason