The Effectiveness of Self-Help Groups for Adolescent Substance Misuse: A Systematic Review. Issue 3 (3rd May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bekkering, Geertruida E.; Mariën, Dorien; Parylo, Oksana; Hannes, Karin
• Is Part Of: Journal of child & adolescent substance abuse. Volume 25:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 229
• Page End: 244
• Publication Date: 2016-05-03
• Subjects: self-help -- adolescent -- substance -- abuse -- systematic review; Drug abuse -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Teenagers -- Drug use -- Periodicals; 616.860083
• DOI: 10.1080/1067828X.2014.981772
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1067-828X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: A review of the effectiveness and potential harms of self-help groups in substance-misusing adolescents was performed. Twelve studies were examined. All studies were case series with important methodological shortcomings. The findings of these studies were summarized using a narrative synthesis approach. Results indicated that self-help group attendance appears to reduce alcohol and drug use, including abstinence. However, the lack of methodological rigor in these studies precludes definitive conclusions.