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Substance Abuse Relapse in Oxford House Recovery Homes: A Survival Analysis Evaluation
Ronald Harvey, PhD; Leonard A. Jason, PhD; & Joseph R. Ferrari, PhD
Volume 37, 2016 – Issue 2
“The present study is noteworthy for being the first to use survival analysis statistical techniques to examine the risk for substance abuse relapse among a sample of 268 residents living in Oxford House over one year. It was a unique opportunity to assess relapse among a nationally representative population living in relatively uniform aftercare settings. Increases in alcohol (but not drug) abstinence self-efficacy across the one-year study significantly reduced hazard. Findings also indicated significantly higher risk of relapse for Oxford House participants with more severe substance use disorders and psychiatric problems. Treatment providers and aftercare residents should focus additional resources on vulnerable residents regardless of age or gender.”
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