Anxiety as a Factor in Continuance and Dropout in Treatment
- 1 January 1983
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of the Addictions
- Vol. 18 (4) , 577-582
- https://doi.org/10.3109/10826088309033040
Abstract
The present study was conducted to determine whether or not a statistically significant relationship exists between patients’ anxiety levels and dropout rates in an inpatient alcoholism treatment program. The anxiety test scores of two groups (20 veterans completing a 4-week rehabilitation program and 20 veterans terminating treatment against staff advice during the initial 2 weeks of treatment) were compared. No significant differences were measured in a between-group comparison. The need for future research to be conducted with the inclusion of a control group is illustrated in regard to the findings of this study.Keywords
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