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A Preliminary 6-Month Prospective Study Examining Self-reported Religious Preference, Religiosity/Spirituality, and Retention at a Jewish Residential Treatment Center for Substance-Related Disorders

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.

  • 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
Posted in: Journal Article Abstracts on 04/03/2012 | Link to this post on IFP |
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