5225.0: Wednesday, November 15, 2000 - 5:06 PM

Abstract #10021

Factors associated with successful residential substance abuse treatment of pregnant and parenting women

Kenneth D. Burgdorf, PhD1, Xiaowu Chen, MD1, Allan W. Porowski, MPA1, and James M. Herrell, MPH, PhD2. (1) Caliber Associates, 10530 Rosehaven Street, Ste. 400, Fairfax, VA 22030, (703) 385-3200, burgdorf@calib.com, (2) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockwall II, Ste. 640, Rockville, MD 20857

In 1994, the U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) initiated two treatment demonstration programs, the Residential Women and Children and the Pregnant and Postpartum Women Programs (RWC/PPW). These programs support 50 projects offering comprehensive, long-term (6- to 12-month) residential treatment for pregnant and parenting women with substance abuse problems, together with their infants and young children. This paper presents findings obtained in a longitudinal cross-site study of over 1,700 former RWC/PPW clients. It expands upon preliminary outcome findings that are strongly positive, indicating that a majority of program clients were successful in maintaining complete abstinence from alcohol and drugs for several months after leaving the program. The paper contrasts three client groups based on alcohol and other drug (AOD) use during the 6 months following discharge from residential treatment: clients who were AOD free throughout this period (successful); clients who relapsed but later returned to AOD free status during the 30 days prior to a 6-month post-discharge follow-up (partly successful); and clients who reported AOD use during the 30 days prior to follow-up (unsuccessful). The paper examines the extent to which treatment success is affected by client characteristics at intake, by services received during treatment, by post-treatment aftercare and support services, and by client success in resolving underlying life problems that contribute to substance abuse (unemployment, mental illness, abuse victimization, homelessness, etc.).

Learning Objectives: Participants in this session will obtain information about the latest substance abuse treatment research being conducted on special populations (specifically, pregnant and parenting women) by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

Keywords: Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse Assessment

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

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