Observations of substance use treatment engagement during the period of community re-entry following residential treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The period of community re-entry following residential substance use treatment is associated with elevated risk for return to substance use. Although continuity of care is best practice, many individuals do not engage in follow-up treatment, struggle to engage in follow-up treatment, or continue to use substances while participating in follow-up treatment. There is a need to both characterize treatment engagement during community re-entry following residential substance use treatment as well as understand how treatment impacts substance use during this high-risk period.

Method

This observational study used retrospective self-report to examine treatment engagement and substance use among individuals who had exited residential substance use treatment. Participants c

SUBMITTER: Newberger NG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12314836 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature