Abstract
Although there is a substantial amount of research suggesting that higher levels of religiosity/spirituality (R/S) are associated
with better treatment outcomes of substance-related disorders, no studies have explored this relationship at a faith-based
residential treatment center. The objective of this prospective study is to explore the relationship between R/S, self-reported
religious preference, and retention at a Jewish residential treatment center for substance-related disorders. Using the Daily
Spiritual Experience Scale, R/S levels were assessed for 33 subjects at baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. Results
demonstrated a significant relationship between baseline R/S level and retention at 6 months, while R/S levels were unchanged
during the course of treatment. Notably, no relationship was found between self-reported religious affiliation and retention.
This study demonstrates that patients’ R/S level, rather than religious affiliation, is a possible predictor for better outcome
at faith-based residential centers for substance-related disorders.
with better treatment outcomes of substance-related disorders, no studies have explored this relationship at a faith-based
residential treatment center. The objective of this prospective study is to explore the relationship between R/S, self-reported
religious preference, and retention at a Jewish residential treatment center for substance-related disorders. Using the Daily
Spiritual Experience Scale, R/S levels were assessed for 33 subjects at baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. Results
demonstrated a significant relationship between baseline R/S level and retention at 6 months, while R/S levels were unchanged
during the course of treatment. Notably, no relationship was found between self-reported religious affiliation and retention.
This study demonstrates that patients’ R/S level, rather than religious affiliation, is a possible predictor for better outcome
at faith-based residential centers for substance-related disorders.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-12
- DOI 10.1007/s11414-012-9279-x
- Authors
- Iman Parhami, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, 760 Westwood Plaza, Mailcode 175919, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
- Margarit Davtian, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, 760 Westwood Plaza, Mailcode 175919, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
- Michael Collard, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, 760 Westwood Plaza, Mailcode 175919, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
- Jean Lopez, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, 760 Westwood Plaza, Mailcode 175919, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
- Timothy W. Fong, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, 760 Westwood Plaza, Mailcode 175919, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
- Journal The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research
- Online ISSN 1556-3308
- Print ISSN 1094-3412