An eight year perspective on the relationship between the duration of abstinence and other aspects of recovery

Article Abstract:

The relationship between duration of abstinence from substance use and aspects of recovery such as mental health and coping responses, is analyzed. The study used data from 1,162 people entering treatment and followed up for 8 years. Results show that initial abstinence and the initial time period do not completely represent changes associated with long-term recovery.

Clinical report

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Predictors of retention in an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention study

Article Abstract:

A study on inner-city African American youth, and studying the retention patterns and factors underlying these patterns, for evaluating a relationship based substance abuse prevention intervention study, is presented.

African American youth, African American teenagers

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