@article{ref1,
title="A comparison of African American and Caucasian stimulant users in 12-step facilitation treatment",
journal="Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse",
year="2016",
author="Peavy, K. Michelle and Garrett, Sharon and Doyle, Suzanne and Donovan, Dennis",
volume="16",
number="3",
pages="380-399",
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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1533-2640",
doi="10.1080/15332640.2016.1185657",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15332640.2016.1185657"
}