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. 2009;35(5):279-83.
doi: 10.1080/00952990902943083.

Does taking steps to control one's drug use predict entry into treatment?

Melissa Davey-Rothwell  1 , Andrea Frydl, Carl Latkin
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Does taking steps to control one's drug use predict entry into treatment?

Melissa Davey-Rothwell et al. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2009.

Abstract

Background: Treatment readiness has been shown to predict entry and success in drug treatment programs.

Objective: To examine the association between treatment readiness (defined as engaging in activities to control one's drug use) and enrolling in drug treatment.

Methods: Longitudinal data collected through face-to-face interviews (March 2004-February 2007, NIDA-funded) from 585 injectors in Baltimore were analyzed.

Results: Avoiding buying drugs and drug-related people and places were associated with entering treatment at follow-up. Also, the more activities one engaged in, the greater likelihood of entering drug treatment.

Conclusions and scientific significance: These findings suggest that practicing behaviors to control one's drug use may be a beneficial strategy for getting ready for treatment.

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