Characteristics and Outcomes of College-Age Adults Enrolled in Private Residential Treatment: Implications for Practice |
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Authors: | Siobhan A. Morse MHSA CRC CAI MAC Samuel MacMaster PhD |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Research and Fidelity , Foundations Recovery Network , Brentwood , Tennessee , USA siobhan.morse@frnmail.com;3. School of Social Work , University of Tennessee , Nashville , Tennessee , USA |
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Abstract: | Substance use among college-age adults is of interest due to high levels of use and low levels of treatment access and engagement relative to other adults. Data collected from 1,972 clients in residential services were analyzed to investigate differences in use patterns, treatment outcomes, and other life area problems. Participants completed an Addiction Severity Index (ASI) and the University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA) at baseline, and an ASI and Treatment Services Review at 1-month and 6-month postdischarge interviews. Almost a quarter (24.1%) of participants were college age (18–25 years old). They were more likely to be White and male, and less likely to complete treatment although they had a longer average length of stay. College-age adults improved on all outcome measures, and posttreatment service use shows significant difference between college-age and older participants. Implications for practice are discussed. |
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Keywords: | college age residential substance abuse treatment treatment outcomes young adult |
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