Abstract |
The study examined joint trajectories of methamphetamine (MA) use and substance abuse treatment utilization and identified differences among pattern groups for a sample of 348 treated for MA use. Results from group-based trajectory modeling showed that treatment utilization during the first 10 years after initiation of MA use could be categorized into three distinctive patterns: about half the MA users have a pattern of low treatment utilization; one-fourth follow a quicker-to-treatment trajectory with higher probability of treatment during the first 5 years of MA use and less treatment in the next 5 years; and one-fourth have a slower-to-treatment trajectory with more treatment during the second half of the 10-year period. Four MA use patterns were identified: consistently low use, moderate, and high use, as well as a decreasing use pattern. Periods of greater likelihood of treatment participation were associated with periods of decreasing or lower frequency of MA use.
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Authors | Mary-Lynn Brecht, Katherine Lovinger, Diane M Herbeck, Darren Urada |
Journal | Journal of substance abuse treatment
(J Subst Abuse Treat)
2013 May-Jun
Vol. 44
Issue 5
Pg. 548-56
ISSN: 1873-6483 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 23313146
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Amphetamine-Related Disorders
(rehabilitation)
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Male
- Methamphetamine
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Models, Theoretical
- Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
- Time Factors
- Treatment Outcome
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