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Relapse patterns among adolescents treated for chemical dependency.

S F Spear1, J R Ciesla, S Y Skala

  • 1School of Allied Health Professions, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb 60115, USA.

Substance Use & Misuse
|December 14, 1999
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Over 60% of adolescents relapse to previous alcohol and drug use levels within 12 months of completing treatment. Relapse patterns varied by substance, highlighting the need for tailored aftercare support.

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Area of Science:

  • Addiction research
  • Adolescent psychology
  • Clinical psychology

Background:

  • Adolescent substance use poses significant public health challenges.
  • Understanding relapse patterns post-treatment is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the levels, timing, and patterns of posttreatment alcohol and drug use in adolescents.
  • To identify factors influencing relapse rates in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of 113 adolescents over 12 months post-treatment.
  • Data collection via clinical records, urine screens, and parent/adolescent interviews.

Main Results:

  • 61.1% of adolescents relapsed to pretreatment use levels within 12 months.

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  • Higher relapse rates observed in males (79.6%) compared to females (59.3%).
  • Relapse rates varied by substance: alcohol (45.9%), marijuana (75.0%), combined (70.6%), other drugs (50.2%).

    • Conclusions:

    • Adolescent relapse after primary treatment is common, with significant variations based on gender and substance type.
    • Relapse curves provide insights into the timing and patterns of substance use recurrence.
    • Findings underscore the importance of individualized aftercare planning and support following adolescent addiction treatment.