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A Preliminary 6-Month Prospective Study Examining Self-reported Religious Preference, Religiosity/Spirituality, and Retention at a Jewish Residential Treatment Center for Substance-Related Disorders

Authors: Iman Parhami, MD, MPH, Margarit Davtian, MA, Michael Collard, MA, Jean Lopez, BSc, Timothy W. Fong, MD

Published in: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research | Issue 3/2014

Abstract

Although there is a substantial amount of research suggesting that higher levels of religiosity/spirituality (R/S) are associated with better treatment outcomes of substance-related disorders, no studies have explored this relationship at a faith-based residential treatment center. The objective of this prospective study is to explore the relationship between R/S, self-reported religious preference, and retention at a Jewish residential treatment center for substance-related disorders. Using the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale, R/S levels were assessed for 33 subjects at baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. Results demonstrated a significant relationship between baseline R/S level and retention at 6 months, while R/S levels were unchanged during the course of treatment. Notably, no relationship was found between self-reported religious affiliation and retention. This study demonstrates that patients’ R/S level, rather than religious affiliation, is a possible predictor for better outcome at faith-based residential centers for substance-related disorders.

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Title: A Preliminary 6-Month Prospective Study Examining Self-reported Religious Preference, Religiosity/Spirituality, and Retention at a Jewish Residential Treatment Center for Substance-Related Disorders
Authors: Iman Parhami, MD, MPH
Margarit Davtian, MA
Michael Collard, MA
Jean Lopez, BSc
Timothy W. Fong, MD
Publication date: 01-07-2014
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research / Issue 3/2014
Print ISSN: 1094-3412
Electronic ISSN: 2168-6793
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-012-9279-x

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