| Literature DB >> 9642893 |
J E Smith1, R J Meyers, H D Delaney.
Abstract
Homeless alcohol-dependent individuals were randomly assigned to receive either a behavioral intervention (i.e., the Community Reinforcement Approach [CRA]) or the standard treatment (STD) at a large day shelter. Ninety-one men and 15 women participated. The majority of participants were White (64%), but both Hispanic (19%) and Native American (13%) individuals were represented as well. Overall, the decline in drinking levels from intake through follow-ups was significant. As predicted, CRA participants significantly outperformed STD group members on drinking measures across the 5 follow-ups, which ranged from 2 months to 1 year after intake. Both conditions showed marked improvement in employment and housing stability.Entities:
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Year: 1998 PMID: 9642893 DOI: 10.1037//0022-006x.66.3.541
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Consult Clin Psychol ISSN: 0022-006X