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Predictors Of Recidivism In An Adolescent Substance Abusing Population, Christine Pacetti
Predictors Of Recidivism In An Adolescent Substance Abusing Population, Christine Pacetti
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
Many adolescents with substance use disorders have ongoing problems with abuse and/or dependence throughout their lives. Little research has been conducted examining the differences among adolescents who do and do not continue to have difficulties. This study compared adolescents who recidivate versus those who do not recidivate after receiving treatment for substance abuse. Adolescents were compared on four categories of variables: (a) demographic variables, (c) delinquency /substance use history, (c) social/educational support, and (d) treatment history. It was found that the most powerful predictors of recidivism within these categories were criminal history severity, age at intake, and treatment completion. The …