Abstract
Objective: This analysis of administrative data examined whether use of a Web-based recovery support program was related to self-reported post-treatment alcohol use among patients attending residential treatment for a substance use disorder. Materials and Methods: The program delivered individually tailored clinical content in a multimedia format over the initial 18 months after discharge from treatment. Post-treatment logins to the program and access of clinical content were measured, as was post-treatment alcohol use. Results: Use of the program was frequent in the first 30 days following treatment but steadily decreased over time. Regression analyses revealed a significant relationship between the number of program logins and self-reported alcohol use in the first 6 months following treatment when controlling for other covariates related to alcohol use. Conclusion: These results replicate a previous study of the My Ongoing Recovery Experience (MORE®) program (Hazelden, Center City, MN) and suggest that computerized support programs hold therapeutic potential for patients with alcohol/drug dependence.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 104-109 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Telemedicine and e-Health |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2013 |
Keywords
- E-health
- Technology
- Telehealth