Use of clergy services among individuals seeking treatment for alcohol use problems.
This study examined the prevalence and characteristics of adults with an alcohol use-related problem who receive clergy services. Data come from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. Among persons who sought any services for alcohol-related problems (n = 1,910), 14.7% reported using clergy services. In a multivariable logistic regression model, factors associated with increased likelihood of service use included being Black, aged 35-54 years, a lifetime history of alcohol dependence, major depressive disorder, and personality disorder. Clergy may benefit from training to identify alcohol use problems and serve an important role in making treatment referrals.
Bohnert
Amy S B
AS
VA National Serious Mental Illness Treatment Research Evaluation Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105, USA. amybohne@med.umich.edu
Perron
Brian E
BE
Jarman
Christopher N
CN
Vaughn
Michael G
MG
Chatters
Linda M
LM
Taylor
Robert Joseph
RJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D019973:Alcohol-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D002977:Clergy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010327:Pastoral Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology