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Citation |
Peavy KM, Garrett S, Doyle S, Donovan D. J. Ethn. Subst. Abuse 2016; 16(3): 380-399. |
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Affiliation |
a Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute , University of Washington , Seattle , Washington. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group) |
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27294812 |
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Abstract |
Engagement in 12-step meetings and activities has been shown to be a powerful aid to recovery from substance use disorders. However, only limited attention has been given to ethnic and racial differences in attitudes toward 12-step and involvement. This study utilized data from a large multisite trial testing the effectiveness of a 12-step facilitation therapy with stimulant-dependent treatment seekers. We compared baseline differences and treatment outcomes between African American and Caucasian participants. A select few baseline differences were found (i.e., African Americans reported higher levels of spirituality than Caucasians; African American participants indicated more perceived benefits of 12-step involvement; Caucasians were more likely to endorse future involvement in 12-step). There were no outcome differences (e.g., substance use outcomes, 12-step meeting attendance). The tested intervention produced similar outcomes for both groups, indicating that it may be useful across racial categories. Language: en |