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The Neighborhood Environments of Mutual-Help Recovery Houses: Comparisons by Perceived Socioeconomic Status

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: This study examined the setting/House-level characteristics of 160 self-governed, mutual-support substance abuse recovery homes (OHs) across the U.S. These dwellings were located in four different neighborhood types: upper/middle class (n = 23 Houses), urban working/lower class (n = 71 Houses), suburban upper/middle-class (n = 39 Houses), and suburban working/lower class (n = 27 Houses). Interior dwelling characteristics and amenities located within a 2-block radius were similar across the four neighborhood types. However, Houses in urban, working, and lower class neighborhoods reported more alcohol/drug intoxicated persons. Most importantly, despite the greater potential for environmental temptations and easier access for substances, none of the neighborhood factors including neighborhood socio-economic status significantly predicted relapse rates over a 12 month period.

Source: Journal of Groups in Addiction & Recovery

DOI: 10.1080/15560350802712470

Authors: Joseph R. Ferrari, David R. Groh, Leonard A. Jason

Institution: DePaul University

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Sustainable cities and communities, No poverty, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse