Client Outcomes from Rural Substance Abuse Treatment

Matthew L. Hiller, Carl G. Leukefeld, Thomas F. Garrity, Theodore Godlaski, Marlies Schoeneberger, Michael Townsend, Karyn Hascal

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Abstract

Several national evaluations have been conducted since the late 1960s that have assessed the effectiveness of publicly-funded substance abuse treatment in the United States. These studies, however, have focused principally on urban-based treatment programs, and it is unclear whether findings from urban programs can be replicated in outcome studies of programs in rural areas. The current study, therefore, examined the treatment outcomes of clients admitted to one of several short-term inpatient or outpatient drug-free treatment agencies in rural Kentucky. Findings showed that treatment was associated with reductions in drug use and criminality during a six-month follow-up interval. Employment status also improved significantly, and health services utilization was reduced. The similarity between the current findings and findings from national outcome studies of urban-based treatment programs is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)59-68
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Psychoactive Drugs
Volume39
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2007

Keywords

  • Drug abuse
  • Inpatient
  • Outcomes
  • Outpatient
  • Rural

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • General Psychology

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