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Social Influences on Abstinence Self-Efficacy Among Justice-Involved Persons

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Social influences (social support for alcohol/drug use and social support for abstinence) were examined in relation to abstinence self-efficacy among a sample of 250 justice involved persons exiting inpatient treatment for substance use disorders. Hierarchical linear regression was used to examine social influences in relation to abstinence self-efficacy. Social influences were significantly related to abstinence self-efficacy when examined independently. However, only social support for alcohol/drug use was significant when both social influences were entered into the model. Findings suggest social support for alcohol/drug use compromises abstinence social support, particularly among justice involved persons who are early in their recovery from substance use disorders.

Source: Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions

DOI: 10.1080/1533256x.2016.1200054

Authors: John M. Majer, Sarah Callahan, Kate Stevick, Leonard A. Jason

Institutions: Harry S Truman College, DePaul University

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse