An Observation of Lower Rates of Drug Use over Time in Community Syringe Exchangers

Autor: Van L. King, Robert K. Brooner, Michael Kidorf, Jessica M. Peirce, Ken Kolodner
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: The American Journal on Addictions. 22:271-276
ISSN: 1055-0496
DOI: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2012.12002.x
Popis: Background and Objectives The present study evaluated changes in rates of self-reported heroin and cocaine use in opioid-dependent individuals newly registered to a syringe exchange program (SEP), and examined the effects of recovery-oriented longitudinal variables (i.e., substance abuse treatment, self-help group participation, employment) on changes in drug use. Methods Study participants (n = 240) were opioid-dependent and drawn from a larger study evaluating strategies to improve treatment-seeking. Mixed model analyses were used to evaluate changes in rates of heroin and cocaine use, and longitudinal correlates of change in these substances, over a one-year period. Results Results showed reductions in days of heroin and cocaine use over time, and that participation in recovery-oriented activities was strongly associated with greater changes in drug use. Conclusions and Scientific Significance These results suggest SEPs can play a vital role in facilitating reductions in drug use through motivating participation in treatment and other recovery-oriented activities. (Am J Addict 2013; 22:271–276)
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