Citation

Duvall JL, Oser CB, Leukefeld CG. Am. J. Drug Alcohol Abuse 2008; 34(6): 741-748.

Affiliation

Department of Behavioral Science and Center on Drug and Alcohol Research, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40506, USA. jlduva2@uky.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00952990802326272

PMID

19016179

PMCID

PMC2734386

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Relationships between readiness to change and common drug-related behaviors were explored in a sample (N = 776) of rural probationers in the state of Kentucky. METHODS: Self-reported data was gathered on measures of readiness to change, frequency of marijuana use, possession of drugs/related paraphernalia, and driving while under the influence of drugs/alcohol at time periods before and after arrest. RESULTS: Independent of the influence of demographic characteristics such as age, gender, race, and treatment history, increases in readiness to change scores were accompanied by reductions in all three drug-related behaviors. CONCLUSION: Readiness to change has important implications for treatment involving rural probationers.

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