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A state-wide assessment: marital stability and client outcomes
D J Hartmann1, W P Sullivan, J L Wolk
1Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield 65804.
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
|December 1, 1991
Summary
Marital stability impacts recovery from alcohol and drug treatment. Transitional periods, like divorce, are key to understanding relapse patterns after treatment, highlighting the need for focused client follow-up.
Area of Science:
- Addiction research
- Clinical psychology
- Public health
Background:
- Missouri's first statewide evaluation of alcohol and drug treatment programs.
- Focus on post-treatment functioning and relapse patterns.
- Importance of client-specific factors in recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of marital stability on post-treatment substance use.
- To identify patterns of relapse in individuals after completing treatment.
- To inform follow-up strategies for addiction treatment programs.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a 1-year follow-up sample of 242 respondents.
- Analyzed the relationship between marital status and post-treatment substance use.
- Employed multivariate analysis to examine direct and interactive effects.
Main Results:
- Marital status was significantly related to post-treatment relapse.
- Transitional periods between marriage and divorce were critical for understanding relapse.
- The effect of marital status interacted with program completion.
Conclusions:
- Marital stability is a crucial factor in sustained recovery.
- Interpersonal functioning and transitional life states require attention in client follow-up.
- Integrating these factors can improve post-treatment support and reduce relapse rates.