Showing papers in "Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling in 2007"
TL;DR: This paper investigated recovering and non-recovering substance abuse counselors' beliefs about the etiology and treatment of substance abuse disorders, and found several key findings with implications for future research, including:
Abstract: This study investigated recovering and nonrecovering substance abuse counselors' beliefs about the etiology and treatment of substance abuse disorders. Qualitative methods were used to investigate these variables. Analysis of the data revealed several key findings with implications for future research.
17 citations
TL;DR: It showed that repeat offenders had twice the rate of both lifetime and current alcohol use disorders compared with first-time offenders, and recommended guidelines for determining alcohol problems in DWI offenders.
Abstract: This article reports on a study undertaken to assess convicted driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenders (n = 549) for alcohol use disorders. The results showed that repeat offenders had twice the rate of both lifetime and current alcohol use disorders compared with first-time offenders. The authors conclude by recommending guidelines for determining alcohol problems in DWI offenders.
13 citations
TL;DR: This content analysis of reflective papers examined undergraduate and graduate students' reactions to attending a 12-step meeting and suggested that meeting attendance had a personal impact and increased understanding of the purpose of 12- step programs.
Abstract: This content analysis of reflective papers examined undergraduate and graduate students' reactions to attending a 12-step meeting. Qualitative analysis of student comments suggested that meeting attendance had a personal impact and increased understanding of the purpose of 12-step programs. Implications for counselor educators are discussed.
11 citations
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TL;DR: Neukrug et al. as discussed by the authors determined the relationship between Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 profiles and employment status for clients who are opiate dependent and found that employment was a predictor in maintaining sobriety after 6 months.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (E. S. Neukrug & R. C. Fawcett, 2006) profiles and employment status for clients who are opiate dependent. A discriminant function analysis indicated that employment was a predictor in maintaining sobriety after 6 months.
4 citations
TL;DR: This paper found a statistically significant inverse relationship between defensiveness and female college students' Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (M. L. Selzer, 1971) and CAGE (J. A. Ewing, 1984) scores.
Abstract: This study found a statistically significant inverse relationship between defensiveness and female college students' Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (M. L. Selzer, 1971) and CAGE (J. A. Ewing, 1984) scores. Female college students who produce negative screening scores were more defensive than those whose alcohol use screens were positive.
3 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the operations of the largest residential, addiction treatment organization in New Orleans is discussed and augmented with organizational performance data, and suggestions for future research are provided.
Abstract: Hurricane Katrina's impact on the operations of the largest residential, addiction treatment organization in New Orleans is described. Pre- and post-Katrina experiences are discussed and augmented with organizational performance data. Suggestions for future research are provided.
2 citations
TL;DR: The development, implementation, and preliminary outcome analysis of the SAMI program in a forensic hospital is described, which combines cognitive rehabilitation and dual- diagnosis substance abuse treatment within a stages of change context.
Abstract: The Substance Abuse and Mental Illness (SAMI) program combines cognitive rehabilitation and dual-diagnosis substance abuse treatment within a stages of change context. This article describes the development, implementation, and preliminary outcome analysis of the SAMI program in a forensic hospital.
2 citations
TL;DR: The authors examined the relationship between drug preference, drug use, and personality among incarcerated inmates and found a general preference for marijuana and alcohol over 8 other commonly used drugs across different personality types.
Abstract: Using H. J. Eysenck's (1957, 1967) theory of temperament, this study examined the relationship between drug preference, drug use, and personality among incarcerated inmates. Analysis indicated a general preference for marijuana and alcohol over 8 other commonly used drugs across different personality types. Theoretical and clinical implications are offered.
1 citations