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Addiction Research
New addiction research study findings have been published by scientists at Temple University
February 21st, 2009
According to a study from the United States, "Studies of community-based treatment programs for substance users document that motivation for treatment is a consistent predictor of clients remaining under treatment for a longer period of time. Recent research has replicated this in prison-based treatment programs, implying that motivation is clinically important regardless of setting." "The current study examines predictors of treatment motivation using data collected from 661 male drug-involved inmates during in-depth interviews that include components of the Addiction Severity Index, TCU Motivation Scale, and the Heath Services Research Instrument. Findings showed...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-02-21)
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