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Treatment Staff Referrals, Participation Expectations, and Perceived Benefits and Barriers to Adolescent Involvement in Twelve-Step Groups.
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Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly . 2008, Vol. 26 Issue 4, p427-449. 23p. 6 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Adolescents treated for substance use disorders (SUDs) appear to benefit from participation in Alcoholics Anonymous/ Narcotics Anonymous (AA/NA). However, as compared with adults, fewer adolescents attend, and those who do attend do so less intensively and discontinue sooner. It is unknown whether this disparity is due to a lowered expectation for youth participation by the clinicians treating them, as they may adapt the adult-based model to fit a less-dependent cohort, or whether recommendations are similar to those of clinicians who work with adults and other factors are responsible. All clinical staff (N = 114) at 5 adolescent programs (3 residential, 2 outpatient) were surveyed anonymously about referral practices and other beliefs about 12-step groups. Staff rated AA/NA participation as very important and helpful adolescent recovery and referral rates were uniformly high (M = 86%, SD = 28%). Desired participation frequency was over 3 times per week. The theoretical orientation and level of care of the programs influenced some results. Findings suggest lower adolescent participation in 12-step groups is not due to a lack of clinician enthusiasm or referrals, but appears to be due to other factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07347324
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 35138373
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07347320802347053