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Characteristics and Outcomes of Young Adult Opiate Users Receiving Residential Substance Abuse…

Abstract: Opiate use patterns, user characteristics and treatment response among young adults are of interest due to current high use prevalence and historical low levels ...

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Gender Differences in Treatment Retention among Individuals with Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and…

Background: A significant number of individuals with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders do not engage, stay and/or complete residential treatment. Although prior research ...

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FRN Research Report October/November 2014: Helping Patients Remain in Treatment Supports Positive…

Introduction Length of stay in substance abuse treatment is a predictor of treatment outcomes, with longer stays associated with lower relapse and recidivism. Foundations Recovery ...

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FRN Research Report September 2014: Outcomes for Opiate Users at FRN Facilities

Introduction The illicit use of opioids has reached epidemic proportions in the United States (Alford, 2007; Meges et al, 2014). Americans consume a greatly disproportionate ...

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FRN Research Report June 2014: La Paloma Patient Outcomes – Sustaining Recovery…

Introduction Not all residential treatment centers offer the same quality of patient care and results. Best practice guidelines recommend integrated treatment that addresses a patient’s ...

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FRN Research Report May 2014: 2013 Patient Outcomes for Mental Health Disorders

Introduction Mental health disorders and addiction often go hand-in-hand, making both illnesses more severe. Research shows that integrated treatment which addresses mental health and substance ...

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FRN Research Report March/April 2014: Benefits of Dual Diagnosis Treatment: 2013 Patient…

Introduction New attitudes about substance abuse are shining a light on the role of treatment centers. Does addiction treatment really work? Recovery is possible, as ...

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FRN Research Report February 2014: Treatment Outcomes for Adults with Substance Use…

Introduction Adults aged 26 and older enter substance abuse treatment with different characteristics than younger populations. These adults are more likely to have medical issues, ...

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Characteristics and Outcomes of College Age Adults Enrolled in Private, Residential Treatment:…

Abstract: Substance use among college age adults is of interest due to high levels of use and low levels of treatment access and engagement relative ...

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FRN Research Report January 2014: Treatment Outcomes for Young Adults with Substance…

Introduction Young adulthood is a time in life characterized by higher levels of risk-taking behaviors and independence seeking. This can make treatment for young adults ...

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