@article{ref1,
title="Predictors of retention in an alternative-to-prison substance abuse treatment program",
journal="Criminal justice and behavior",
year="2008",
author="Brocato, J. O. and Wagner, Eric F.",
volume="35",
number="1",
pages="99-119",
abstract="This longitudinal study examines predictors of retention among alternative-to-prison substance abuse treatment clients. The roles of motivational factors and the client-therapist relationship are examined. The sample was composed of 141 male felony offenders who were legally mandated to a community-based, long-term residential drug treatment program. <br><br>RESULTS support the following conclusions: (a) retention in treatment is positively related to motivation to change; (b) motivation to change, particularly recognition of a drug problem, is positively related to the therapeutic alliance; and (c) changes in motivation in response to treatment are positively related to the therapeutic alliance. Implications of these findings for treatment and research are discussed.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0093-8548",
doi="10.1177/0093854807309429",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0093854807309429"
}