Document Type
Article
Original Publication Date
2015
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse
Volume
14
Issue
1
First Page
79
Last Page
95
DOI of Original Publication
https://doi.org/10.1080/15332640.2014.961109
Date of Submission
May 2018
Abstract
Comorbid physical and mental health problems are associated with poorer substance abuse treatment outcomes; however, little is known about these conditions among stimulant abusers at treatment entry. This study compared racial and ethnic groups on baseline measures of drug use patterns, comorbid physical and mental health disorders, quality of life, and daily functioning among cocaine and stimulant abusing/dependent patients. Baseline data from a multi-site randomized clinical trial of vigorous exercise as a treatment strategy for a diverse population of stimulant abusers (N = 290) were analyzed. Significant differences between groups were found on drug use characteristics, stimulant use disorders, and comorbid mental and physical health conditions. Findings highlight the importance of integrating health and mental health services into substance abuse treatment and could help identify potential areas for intervention to improve treatment outcomes for racial and ethnic minority groups.
Is Part Of
VCU Social Work Publications