| The primary purpose of this study was to determine significant demographic and substance use factors leading to successful completion of a long-term, residential, social recovery program for homeless people that implements Addiction Recovery Management principles. An ex post facto research design was used with data gathered from all clients who entered the recovery program between the years 2008 and 2010. The sample included 1084 male and 674 female admissions representing 1394 unique individuals. The impact of the variables of Gender, Race, Age, Veteran Status, Drug of Choice, Age of First Use, Length of Use and New/Return Client was investigated. Logistic regression was used to analyze the data, assess the eight hypotheses and generate two prediction models.;The findings indicated that significant group outcome differences existed for client gender, age and race with males, older clients and Caucasians more likely to have completed the program. Other variables did not show significant differences between those who completed the sobriety program and those who did not. Although veteran status was not a significant factor, there was a significant interaction effect between veteran status and age and veteran status and race. The interaction between veteran status and race rendered the main effect of race as not significant. A statistically significant prediction model was generated using stand alone variables as well as one using variables with interaction terms. Suggestions of possible causes for the discovered disparities, recommendation for further research and implications for policymakers are discussed. |
