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Correlates and predictors of recidivism among drinking drivers
The International Journal of the Addictions
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Punitive actions do not predict success in alcohol treatment for DUI clients. However, involvement in an accident during the DUI incident is a significant predictor of positive treatment outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Addiction research
- Behavioral science
- Public health
Background:
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI) clients often face challenges in alcohol treatment programs.
- Identifying predictors of treatment success is crucial for improving outcomes and reducing recidivism.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify predictors of treatment success among formal DUI clients in an alcohol treatment program.
- To explore the relationship between various factors and recidivism in this population.
Main Methods:
- Follow-up interviews were conducted with 47 formal DUI clients.
- Data collected included historical factors at arrest, recent stressful events, treatment duration, time since treatment, and demographics.
- Recidivism was assessed using self-report measures and official arrest records.
Main Results:
- Punitive actions were found to be ineffective in predicting recidivism.
- Involvement in an accident during the DUI incident was significantly and positively correlated with future treatment success.
Conclusions:
- Traditional punitive measures are insufficient for predicting DUI client success in alcohol treatment.
- Accident involvement during a DUI offense may indicate a client profile more receptive to treatment interventions.