Substance Dependence and Relapse Prevention: Efficacy of Residential Treatment for Women with Comorbid Depression
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Authors
Slayton, Michelle
Issue Date
2002
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Thesis
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en_US
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Abstract
This paper is a discussion of the issues and treatment options for women recovering from
substance abuse disorders with a comorbid depressive disorder. A summary of the
development of substance abuse, substance abuse treatment, and relapse is given. Gender
differences between substance dependent males and females are discussed. The proposed
longitudinal study evaluated the efficacy of a residential recovery home in preventing
relapse in substance-dependent women diagnosed with a comorbid depressive disorder.
Participants (n= 60) included an experimental group of 26 participants and a control
group of 34 participants. The experimental group resided in a recovery house for a
period of 9 months and underwent a rigorous relapse prevention program. Overall, the
women had long histories of substance abuse and relapse. The mean age of the
participants was 28.3 years for the experimental group and 26.5 years for the control
group. Participants in the control group did not participate in the residential treatment
program. Follow-up interviews were administered 6 and 12 months after the conclusion
of the study to determine the effectiveness of the relapse prevention program. Variables
measured to determine the effectiveness of the treatment included employment, violence,
criminality, substance abuse, and psychiatric status. The proposed results of the study are
discussed.
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