Although there is a substantial amount of research suggesting that higher levels of religiosity/ spirituality (R/S) are associated with better treatment outcomes of substance-related disorders, no studies have explored this relationship at a faith-based residential treatment center. The objective of this prospective study is to explore the relationship between R/S, self-reported religious preference, and retention at a Jewish residential treatment center for substance-related disorders. Using the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale, R/S levels were assessed for 33 subjects at baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. Results demonstrated a significant relationship between baseline R/S level and retention at 6 months, while R/S levels were unchanged during the course of treatment. Notably, no relationship was found between self-reported religious affiliation and retention. This study demonstrates that patients' R/S level, rather than religious affiliation, is a possible predictor for better outcome at faith-based residential centers for substance-related disorders. © 2013 National Council for Behavioral Health.
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Parhami, I., Davtian, M., Collard, M., Lopez, J., & Fong, T. W. (2014). A preliminary 6-month prospective study examining self-reported religious preference, religiosity/spirituality, and retention at a jewish residential treatment center for substance-related disorders. Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research, 41(3), 390–401. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-012-9279-x
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