Predictors of 2-year drinking outcomes in a Swedish treatment sample

Eur Addict Res. 2007;13(3):136-43. doi: 10.1159/000101549.

Abstract

Background: Few studies have investigated predictors of short- and longer-term outcomes in relatively well functioning treatment samples.

Methods: Multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify predictors of continuous abstinence in 188 individuals during their 2nd year after private 12-step treatment in Sweden, and findings are related to a previous report on 1-year outcomes.

Results: Individual baseline characteristics were not directly related to 2nd year outcomes, while a higher 1st-year drinking severity decreased the likelihood of 2nd-year abstinence. Satisfaction with treatment and affiliation with Alcoholics Anonymous, but not program aftercare during the 1st year increased the likelihood of 2nd-year abstinence.

Conclusion: Results are consistent with previous studies showing that shorter-term outcomes are likely to be maintained, and that baseline characteristics and treatment factors account less for outcomes over longer terms.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aftercare
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Alcoholism / epidemiology
  • Alcoholism / psychology
  • Alcoholism / rehabilitation*
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Comorbidity
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Likelihood Functions
  • Logistic Models
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Rehabilitation Centers
  • Secondary Prevention
  • Substance-Related Disorders / epidemiology
  • Substance-Related Disorders / psychology
  • Substance-Related Disorders / rehabilitation
  • Sweden
  • Temperance / psychology*