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Use of Clergy Services among Individuals Seeking Treatment for Alcohol Use Problems
Author(s) -
Bohnert Amy S.B.,
Perron Brian E.,
Jarman Christopher N.,
Vaughn Michael G.,
Chatters Linda M.,
Taylor Robert Joseph
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the american journal on addictions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.997
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-0391
pISSN - 1055-0496
DOI - 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2010.00050.x
Subject(s) - logistic regression , alcohol , psychiatry , alcohol use disorder , alcohol dependence , personality , medicine , clinical psychology , psychology , social psychology , biochemistry , chemistry
This study examined the prevalence and characteristics of adults with an alcohol use‐related problem who receive clergy services. Data come from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. Among persons who sought any services for alcohol‐related problems (n = 1,910), 14.7% reported using clergy services. In a multivariable logistic regression model, factors associated with increased likelihood of service use included being Black, aged 35–54 years, a lifetime history of alcohol dependence, major depressive disorder, and personality disorder. Clergy may benefit from training to identify alcohol use problems and serve an important role in making treatment referrals. (Am J Addict 2010;00:1–7)