Citation

Schneider R, Burnette M, Timko C. Am. J. Drug Alcohol Abuse 2008; 34(5): 617-625.

Affiliation

Center for Health Care Evaluation, VA Palo Alto and Standford University, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA. renee.schneider@stanford.edu

Copyright

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

DOI

10.1080/00952990802308148

PMID

18821455

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Although 12-step groups are an important resource for managing substance use problems, their efficacy for patients with a physical or sexual abuse history is unknown. METHODS: In the present study, patients with a history of physical or sexual (n = 122) or no (n = 143) abuse were interviewed at entry to outpatient substance use treatment at the Veterans Administration. RESULTS: After adjusting for baseline substance use, physical or sexual abuse was associated with more attendance at and involvement in 12-step groups. Participation in 12-step groups predicted abstinence at one year, regardless of abuse history. CONCLUSIONS: Limitations and implications are discussed.

Language: en