A national follow-up study to evaluate the effectiveness of drug abuse treatment: a report on cohort 1 of the DARP five years later.

摘要: Preliminary findings for the first cohort of a national follow-up study drug users admitted to treatment in Drug Abuse Reporting Program (DARP) during 1969–1971 are reported. From sample 1,853 selected follow-up, 87% were located and interviews completed 77%. Gross tabulations shown comparing several outcome measures based on pre-DARP treatment, posttreatment period, 2 months before interview. Sixty-one percent all patients returned at some time after DARP termination. Decreases use, expecially opioids, substantial generally accompanied by improvements other as well. Plans more detailed informative analysis these related data addressed.The work upon which this publication is was performed under Contract H81 DA 01598–02S1 National Institute Abuse, Department Health, Education