Randomized controlled trial of group motivational interviewing for veterans with substance use disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Motivational interviewing delivered in a group format is understudied yet promising as a treatment for substance use disorders (SUD). We evaluated the efficacy of group motivational interviewing (GMI) relative to a treatment-control (TCC) for enhancing treatment and self-help engagement and decreasing alcohol and drug use among veterans with SUD and co-existing psychiatric disorders.

Method

Veterans (n = 118) with alcohol use disorder were recruited within an outpatient SUD treatment program and randomized to GMI or TCC upon program entry. Alcohol use, SUD treatment, and 12-step session attendance were primary outcomes. Drug use days was the secondary outcome. Participants were assessed at baseline and at one-and three-month follow-up.

Results

Significant d

SUBMITTER: Santa Ana EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9011162 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature