Citation

Lapham SC, Skipper BJ. Am. J. Health Behav. 2010; 34(6): 737-749.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, PNG Publications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

20604698

PMCID

PMC2924758

Abstract

Objectives: To determine the usefulness of a screening classification system in predicting treatment use, current substance abuse disorders (SUD), and driving over the alcohol limit (DOL) at 15-year follow-up. Methods: Interviewed 583 driving while imparied (DWI) first offenders with SUDs. Univariate and multivariate statistics were used to determine predictors of long-term outcomes. Results: Screening classification defined groups with different treatment histories and 15-year outcomes. Current SUDs were reported by 21% and DOL by 10%, of subjects. Conclusions: Group differences suggest that screening data could be used more effectively to triage and treat DWI offenders.

Language: en