

Author: Bogenschutz Michael
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISSN: 0010-3853
Source: Community Mental Health Journal, Vol.41, Iss.1, 2005-02, pp. : 7-20
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Abstract
The role of 12-step programs and 12-step-oriented treatments for dually diagnosed individuals (DDI) remains unclear. Here are presented the results of a pilot study in which 10 seriously mentally ill patients received a modified 12-step facilitation (TSF) therapy emphasizing engagement of DDI in a specialized 12-step program for DDI. Participants significantly increased their 12-step attendance and decreased their substance use during the 12 weeks of treatment. Larger and longer-term studies are needed to assess the efficacy of modified TSF for DDI relative to other treatments, and to determine what forms of TSF are most effective in this population.
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