Social functioning outcomes among individuals with substance use disorders receiving internet-delivered community reinforcement approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The community reinforcement approach (CRA) is an evidence-based practice for the treatment of substance use disorders and achieving and maintaining abstinence, but few studies have systematically explored the effect of CRA on secondary, yet also important outcomes, such as social functioning.

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to examine whether an internet-based version of the CRA plus contingency management is associated with improved social functioning of individuals seeking substance use disorder treatment in a multi-site clinical effectiveness trial.

Methods

Social functioning was measured using the 54-item Social Adjustment Scale assessing role performance in six domains (work, social and leisure activities, extended family relationships, marita

SUBMITTER: Marino LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6483877 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature