TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - History of physical or sexual abuse and participation in 12-step self-help groups
JO  - American journal of drug and alcohol abuse encompassing all addictive disorders
A1  - Schneider, Renee
A1  - Burnette, Mandi
A1  - Timko, C.
SP  - 617
EP  - 625
VL  - 34
IS  - 5
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0095-2990
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00952990802308148
ID  - ref1
ER  -