Knowledge, past use, and willingness to start medication‐assisted treatment among persons undergoing alcohol detoxification. (March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stein, Michael D.; Flori, Jessica N.; Blevins, Claire E.; Conti, Micah T.; Anderson, Bradley J.; Bailey, Genie L.
• Is Part Of: American journal on addictions. Volume 26:Number 2(2017)
• Page Start: 118
• Page End: 121
• Publication Date: 2017-03
• Subjects: Substance abuse -- Periodicals; Substance abuse -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 616.86005
• DOI: 10.1111/ajad.12510
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1055-0496

Abstract

Abstract : Background/Objectives: The current study examined knowledge of previous use, and willingness to take alcohol‐related medication among individuals in medically supervised detoxification. Methods: Participants ( n = 302) provided health and demographic information, substance use and detoxification history, PCP visits, and AA attendance. Results: Most patients had knowledge of alcohol medications, one‐third had past prescription, and over 80% reported willingness to take medication. Previous detoxification predicted medication knowledge, while previous treatment predicted past prescription. Discussion/Conclusions: More patients are willing to take medication than are prescribed medication. Scientific Significance: Findings suggest the opportunity to increase medication use following detoxification which could reduce subsequent relapse. (Am J Addict 2017;26:118–121)