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A short-term intensive treatment program for the alcoholic

S R Mueller, B H Sutter, T Prengaman

    The International Journal of the Addictions
    |August 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study evaluated a short-term, intensive alcohol treatment program. While employment improved post-discharge, sustained sobriety declined, with many clients utilizing ongoing support services.

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    Area of Science:

    • Addiction Medicine
    • Psychiatry
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Growing trend towards shorter treatment durations for chronic alcoholism.
    • Need for restructured treatment philosophies to accommodate time constraints.
    • Importance of evaluating intensive, short-term interventions for alcoholism.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a 3-4 week intensive treatment program for chronic alcoholics.
    • To present early follow-up data on program effectiveness.
    • To assess post-discharge outcomes including sobriety, employment, and service utilization.

    Main Methods:

    • Description of treatment modalities within an intensive, short-term program.
    • Implementation of a 3-4 week intensive treatment protocol.
    • Collection of early follow-up data via questionnaires.

    Main Results:

    • A decrease in sustained sobriety was observed over time post-discharge.
    • An increase in employment rates was noted among participants.
    • Over 50% of clients engaged with post-discharge services like Alcoholics Anonymous or psychotherapy.

    Conclusions:

    • Intensive short-term alcohol treatment shows mixed outcomes.
    • While employment and service utilization are positive, maintaining sobriety requires further attention.
    • Program structures may need to integrate robust long-term support strategies.

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