scholarly journals Inconsistencies in self-reported drug use by adolescents in substance abuse treatment: Implications for outcome and performance measurements

2008 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 347-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine M. Harris ◽  
Beth Ann Griffin ◽  
Daniel F. McCaffrey ◽  
Andrew R. Morral
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Substance Abuse Treatment ◽  
Performance Measurements ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Abuse Treatment

Drug Use and Abuse as Primary Motivators for Involvement in Burglary

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph B. Kuhns ◽  
Kristie R. Blevins ◽  
Riane M. Bolin ◽  
Josie F. Cambareri
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Substance Abuse Treatment ◽  
Female Offenders ◽  
Correctional Institutions ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Maximum Security ◽  
Abuse Treatment ◽  
Minimum Medium

This study explores substance use as a primary motivator of persistent involvement in burglary among male and female burglars. A self-administered survey instrument was disseminated to a random sample of male and female incarcerated burglars across 12 minimum, medium, and maximum security correctional institutions in three states. A total of 422 inmates completed the survey, 147 of whom were persistent female burglars. Female burglars reported more prior and recent drug use preceding the arrest that resulted in their imprisonment, and female involvement in burglary was primarily motivated by drug use. Early involvement in burglary was a predictor of extent of burglary involvement for women and burglary arrests for men. Female burglars may actually be more involved in substance use than male burglars but are not arrested as often. Efforts to reduce burglary should emphasize substance abuse treatment for both male and female offenders, although the type of treatment should differ.

Access to Inpatient or Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Among Homeless Adults With Alcohol or Other Drug Use Disorders

Medical Care ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 39 (11) ◽  
pp. 1158-1169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne L. Wenzel ◽  
M. Audrey Burnam ◽  
Paul Koegel ◽  
Sally C. Morton ◽  
Angela Miu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Substance Abuse Treatment ◽  
Homeless Adults ◽  
Drug Use Disorders ◽  
Abuse Treatment

Substance Abusers' Perceptions of Factors Related to 30-day In-Patient Rehabilitation Treatment Programs

1997 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-46
Author(s):  
Kathy Billips ◽  
Irmo Marini ◽  
Mark A. Stebnicki ◽  
John R. Slate
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Substance Abuse Treatment ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Substance Abusers ◽  
Alcohol Treatment ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Rehabilitation Facilities ◽  
Abuse Treatment

A non-random sample of 78 persons receiving 30-day substance abuse treatment within five different rehabilitation facilities In Arkansas were administered a modified version of the Alcohol Treatment Survey (Emner, 1993) to measure their perceptions and experiences of factors which lead to their substance abuse behaviors. Most respondents indicated that both family members and peers contributed to their substance abuse behaviors. Over 90% of participants reported they used drugs With other people to help them relax and cope with life's stresses. Establishing the perceived environmental conditions of persons who abuse drugs may enhance counselors' understanding of factors related to drug use and abuse.

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