A comparison of African American and Caucasian stimulant users in 12-step facilitation treatment.
J Ethn Subst Abuse
; 16(3): 380-399, 2017.
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ABSTRACT
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.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Evaluación de Procesos y Resultados en Atención de Salud
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Negro o Afroamericano
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Servicios de Salud Comunitaria
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Trastornos Relacionados con Sustancias
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Consejo
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Población Blanca
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Estimulantes del Sistema Nervioso Central
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Clinical_trials
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Diagnostic_studies
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
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2017
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Article