Comparing Life Experiences in Active Addiction and Recovery Between Veterans and Non-Veterans: A National Study

Laudet, Alexandre B.; Timko, Christine; Hill, Thomas

doi:10.1080/10550887.2014.909702

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“…sample to national samples of individuals in recovery-that is, the National Alcohol Survey (Alcohol Research Group, 1964Group, -2005 and the Offi ce of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services survey (New York State Offi ce of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, 2012)-showed no major differences across samples. Importantly, the demographic breakdown of our sample was almost exactly the same as that of the "Life in Recovery" sample (Laudet, 2013;Laudet et al, 2014), the only other published online survey of individuals in recovery. As a fi nal check for consistency with other recovery samples, we compared those within our sample who had received treatment with other large, nationally representative treatment samples, that is, the Project MATCH (Matching Alcoholism Treatments to Client Heterogeneity; Project MATCH Research Group, 1997) and COMBINE (Combined Pharmacotherapies and Behavioral Interventions for Alcohol Dependence; Anton et al, 2006) studies; no major differences were found.…”

Section: Description Of Samplementioning

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Elements That Define Recovery: The Experiential Perspective

Kaskutas

Borkman

Laudet

et al. 2014

J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs

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ABSTRACT. Objective: Although recovery increasingly guides substance use disorder services and policy, defi nitions of recovery continue to lack specifi city, thereby hindering measure development and research. The goal of this study was to move the substance use disorders fi eld beyond broad defi nitions by empirically identifying the domains and specifi c elements of recovery as experienced by persons in recovery from diverse pathways. Method: An Internet-based survey was completed by 9,341 individuals (54% female) who self-identifi ed as being in recovery, recovered, in medication-assisted recovery, or as having had a problem with alcohol or drugs (but no longer do). Respondents were recruited via extensive outreach with treatment and recovery organizations, electronic media, and self-help groups. The survey included 47 recovery elements developed through qualitative work followed by an iterative reduction process. Exploratory and confi rmatory factor analyses were conducted using split-half samples, followed by sensitivity analyses for key sample groupings. Results: Four recovery domains with 35 recovery elements emerged: abstinence in recovery, essentials of recovery, enriched recovery, and spirituality of recovery. The four-factor structure was robust regardless of length of recovery, 12-step or treatment exposure, and current substance use status. Four uncommon elements did not load on any factor but are presented to indicate the diversity of defi nitions. Conclusions: Our empirical fi ndings offer specifi c items that can be used in evaluating recovery-oriented systems of care. Researchers studying recovery should include measures that extend beyond substance use and encompass elements such as those examined here-e.g., self-care, concern for others, personal growth, and developing ways of being that sustain change in substance use. (J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs, 75, 999-1010, 2014

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Section: Description Of Samplementioning

confidence: 67%

Elements That Define Recovery: The Experiential Perspective

Kaskutas

Borkman

Laudet

et al. 2014

J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs

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“…This includes high rates of co-occurring mental health issues among adults in SUD recovery (A. Laudet, 2012; A. Laudet, Timko, & Hill, 2014) and among students in recovery high schools (D.…”

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Characteristics of Students Participating in Collegiate Recovery Programs: A National Survey

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Harris

Kimball

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Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

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Relapse rates are high among individuals with substance use disorders (SUD), and for young people pursuing a college education, the high rates of substance use on campus can jeopardize recovery. Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs) are an innovative campus-based model of recovery support that is gaining popularity but remains under-investigated. This study reports on the first nationwide survey of CRP-enrolled students (N = 486 from 29 different CRPs). Using an online survey, we collected information on background, SUD and recovery history, and current functioning. Most students (43% females, mean age = 26) had used multiple substances, had high levels of SUD severity, high rates of treatment and 12-step participation. Fully 40% smoke. Many reported criminal justice involvement and periods of homelessness. Notably, many reported being in recovery from, and currently engaging in multiple behavioral addictions-e.g., eating disorders, and sex and love addiction. Findings highlight the high rates of co-occurring addictions in this under-examined population and underline the need for treatment, recovery support programs and college health services to provide integrated support for mental health and behavioral addictions to SUD-affected young people.

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“…This was likely due to differences in rurality definition, participant demographics (e.g., age and sex), and study timeframes (range 1986-2012). Only one article reported higher rural residence in Veterans, 84 and one found lower rurality in Veterans 99 ; both were low quality ( Table 2). We found insufficient evidence for the effects of rurality on differences in health behaviors, health services utilization, or health outcomes between Veterans and non-Veterans.…”

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Evidence Review—Social Determinants of Health for Veterans

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Little published literature exists on some emerging social determinants. We found no differences in rural residence between our groups of interest, but trauma exposure was higher in Veterans (vs non-Veterans) and engaged (vs non-engaged). We recommend consistent measures for social determinants, clear conceptual frameworks, and analytic strategies that account for the complex relationships between social determinants and health.

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Comparing Life Experiences in Active Addiction and Recovery Between Veterans and Non-Veterans: A National Study

Cited by 17 publications

References 34 publications

Elements That Define Recovery: The Experiential Perspective

Elements That Define Recovery: The Experiential Perspective

Characteristics of Students Participating in Collegiate Recovery Programs: A National Survey

Evidence Review—Social Determinants of Health for Veterans

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