Spiritual Well-Being, Relationships, and Work Satisfaction in the Treatment of Homeless Veterans with Alcohol/Other Drug Problems

Author： Benda Brent B. DiBlasio Frederick A. Pope Sandra K.

Publisher： Haworth Press

ISSN： 0734-7324

Source： Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, Vol.24, Iss.1-2, 2006-01, pp. : 109-124

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Abstract

This study examined a random sample of 600 homeless male veterans, aged 46 to 65, who served in the military during the Vietnam War. The purpose of the study was to identify predictors of readmission to an inpatient treatment program for alcohol and drug abuse in a 2-year follow-up. Among the strongest predictors were comorbidity, suicidal thoughts, memory loss, and childhood sexual and physical abuse. Improvements in family relationships, friendships, work satisfaction, and spiritual well-being were positively related to length of time homeless veterans remained in the community without readmission. Discussion of these findings for service provisions was presented.