Predictors of Treatment Outcomes in Men and Women Admitted to a Therapeutic Community

摘要: This study compared factors that predict treatment outcomes in men and women randomly assigned to two therapeutic communities differing primarily length of inpatient outpatient treatment. Based on the prior research literature comparing women, we formulated following question: Do drug use at follow-up, postdischarge arrest, employment follow-up differ for women? Self-reports objective measures criminal activity substance abuse were collected pre- posttreatment interviews. Separate regression analyses conducted each three outcome variables. The results showed predictors similar. Clients who completed 12-month programs had better regardless gender. Men characterized by substantial reductions arrests increased employment. Results further suggested longer residential program a particularly beneficial impact women. Number was also associated with Women more admission likely have arrest less be employed follow-up. finding provides invaluable information about which may greater risk relapse need additional services. We conclude completion is key predictor both