Predictors of dropout from treatment among patients using specialized addiction treatment centers

This study investigated the use of outpatient care, and sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of patients with substance-related disorders (SRD) to predict treatment dropout from specialized addiction treatment centers. The study also explored risks of adverse outcomes, frequent emergency department (ED) use (3+ visits/year), and death, associated with treatment dropout within the subsequent 12  months.
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - Category: Addiction Authors: Source Type: research