Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes
Advisor Information
Jeanette Harder
Location
UNO Criss Library, Room 112
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Start Date
7-3-2014 3:30 PM
End Date
7-3-2014 3:45 PM
Abstract
This study analyzes data received from the Omaha Campus for Hope (OCH) Community Support Program. OCH is a treatment center that addresses the problem of substance abuse which has high prevalence at all levels of society. Data shows that 8.5% of the U.S. population were classified as dependent or abusive of certain substances in a recent survey. A review of literature related to this issue and a national survey on its prevalence guide this study on the relationship between treatment methods and service outcomes. The methodology uses a sample of 306 subjects taken from the clients of the OCH Community Support program and the scores from a Self-Sufficiency Matrix (SSM) tool administered to the clients at intake (pretest) and at discharge (posttest). Statistical analysis of the data using paired sample t-tests and chi-square analysis indicates that there is a significant improvement in SSM mean scores of the clients from pretest to posttest (p≤.000). A discussion of the findings in this study and the implications of the findings on service provisions in substance abuse treatment facilities will be presented. The report will conclude with recommendations for the program going forward as well as ideas for improving treatment methods throughout the service field.
Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes
UNO Criss Library, Room 112
This study analyzes data received from the Omaha Campus for Hope (OCH) Community Support Program. OCH is a treatment center that addresses the problem of substance abuse which has high prevalence at all levels of society. Data shows that 8.5% of the U.S. population were classified as dependent or abusive of certain substances in a recent survey. A review of literature related to this issue and a national survey on its prevalence guide this study on the relationship between treatment methods and service outcomes. The methodology uses a sample of 306 subjects taken from the clients of the OCH Community Support program and the scores from a Self-Sufficiency Matrix (SSM) tool administered to the clients at intake (pretest) and at discharge (posttest). Statistical analysis of the data using paired sample t-tests and chi-square analysis indicates that there is a significant improvement in SSM mean scores of the clients from pretest to posttest (p≤.000). A discussion of the findings in this study and the implications of the findings on service provisions in substance abuse treatment facilities will be presented. The report will conclude with recommendations for the program going forward as well as ideas for improving treatment methods throughout the service field.