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Consumer Evaluation of Dual Focus Mutual Aid.
Stephen Magura1, Cherie L Villano, Andrew Rosenblum
1National Development and Research Institutes, Inc.
Journal of Dual Diagnosis
|November 9, 2012
Summary
Double Trouble in Recovery (DTR) is a dual-focus, 12-step program helping those with co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders. Consumers found DTR useful, with longer attendance linked to better recovery self-efficacy and behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychology
Background:
- Co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders present unique recovery challenges.
- Mutual aid programs offer valuable support for individuals with dual diagnoses.
- The "Double Trouble in Recovery" (DTR) program is a specific 12-step, dual-focus intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess consumer perceptions of the usefulness of the DTR program.
- To examine the relationship between perceived DTR usefulness and self-help processes.
- To explore links between perceived DTR usefulness, self-efficacy, and recovery behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous surveys were administered to consumers in a DTR group within a psychiatric day-treatment program.
- Data were collected 8 months (N=19) and 20 months (N=61) after DTR implementation.
- Statistical analyses explored associations between DTR usefulness, self-help engagement, self-efficacy, and behavioral changes.
Main Results:
- DTR participants reported favorable views of the program.
- Attendance duration correlated positively with self-efficacy and recovery behaviors.
- Perceived DTR usefulness was linked to self-help processes and self-efficacy, independent of overall treatment satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- This study is the first to document consumer-perceived usefulness of DTR for dual recovery.
- Findings support the benefits of consumer-led, dual-focus mutual aid groups in treatment settings.
- DTR appears to be an effective component in managing co-occurring disorders.
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