Jamieson L Duvall1, Carrie B Oser, Carl G Leukefeld. 1. Department of Behavioral Science and Center on Drug and Alcohol Research, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40506, USA. jlduva2@uky.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Relationships between readiness to change and common drug-related behaviors were explored in a sample (N = 776) of rural probationers in the state of Kentucky. METHODS: Self-reported data was gathered on measures of readiness to change, frequency of marijuana use, possession of drugs/related paraphernalia, and driving while under the influence of drugs/alcohol at time periods before and after arrest. RESULTS: Independent of the influence of demographic characteristics such as age, gender, race, and treatment history, increases in readiness to change scores were accompanied by reductions in all three drug-related behaviors. CONCLUSION: Readiness to change has important implications for treatment involving rural probationers.
OBJECTIVE: Relationships between readiness to change and common drug-related behaviors were explored in a sample (N = 776) of rural probationers in the state of Kentucky. METHODS: Self-reported data was gathered on measures of readiness to change, frequency of marijuana use, possession of drugs/related paraphernalia, and driving while under the influence of drugs/alcohol at time periods before and after arrest. RESULTS: Independent of the influence of demographic characteristics such as age, gender, race, and treatment history, increases in readiness to change scores were accompanied by reductions in all three drug-related behaviors. CONCLUSION: Readiness to change has important implications for treatment involving rural probationers.
Authors: Gavin B Bart; Andrew Saxon; David A Fiellin; Jennifer McNeely; John P Muench; Christopher W Shanahan; Kristen Huntley; Robert E Gore-Langton Journal: Addict Sci Clin Pract Date: 2020-01-16