Role of self-help processes in achieving abstinence among dually diagnosed persons

摘要: The effectiveness of participation in dual-focus groups (i.e., focusing on both mental health and substance use) has not been studied empirically. study examined whether three hypothesized active ingredients self-help (helper-therapy, reciprocal-learning, emotional-support processes) are associated with drug/alcohol abstinence outcomes for members a 12-step fellowship, Double Trouble Recovery (DTR). was able to control member attitudes behaviors at baseline, which might be related processes outcomes, i.e., extent DTR traditional groups, prior use, severity psychiatric symptoms, motivation change, stressful life events, perceived coping, self-efficacy recovery, social support. Members 24 New York City were recruited, interviewed, reinterviewed after 1 year. Drug/alcohol the past year increased from 54% baseline 72% follow-up. Helper-therapy reciprocal-learning activities better independent other members. However, emotional support outcome. We conclude that specific elements contribute substantially progress recovery groups; facilitating such should encouraged by clinicians senior fellowship