A comparison of African American and Caucasian stimulant users in 12-step facilitation treatment.
Engagement in 12-step meetings and activities has been shown to be a powerful aid to recovery from substance use disorders. However, only limited attention has been given to ethnic and racial differences in attitudes toward 12-step and involvement. This study utilized data from a large multisite trial testing the effectiveness of a 12-step facilitation therapy with stimulant-dependent treatment seekers. We compared baseline differences and treatment outcomes between African American and Caucasian participants. A select few baseline differences were found (i.e., African Americans reported higher levels of spirituality than Caucasians; African American participants indicated more perceived benefits of 12-step involvement; Caucasians were more likely to endorse future involvement in 12-step). There were no outcome differences (e.g., substance use outcomes, 12-step meeting attendance). The tested intervention produced similar outcomes for both groups, indicating that it may be useful across racial categories.
a Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute , University of Washington , Seattle , Washington.|b Evergreen Treatment Services , Seattle , Washington.
K Michelle
0000-0002-6857-8410
KM
Peavy
a Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute , University of Washington , Seattle , Washington.
Sharon
S
Garrett
a Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute , University of Washington , Seattle , Washington.
Suzanne
S
Doyle
a Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute , University of Washington , Seattle , Washington.
Dennis
D
Donovan
D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000208:ethnology*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D003153:Community Health Services; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000628:therapy*; D044465:White People / Q000208:ethnology*
D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants
12-step; African American; stimulant