Abstract

Depressive Symptoms in Drug Abuse Treatment Clients: Correlates, Treatment, & Changes

Ginzburg H M~~Allison M~~Hubbard R L

Year: 1984 Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse Research Monograph Series, v.49, (March 1984), p.313-319 SIEC No: 19870156

The depressive symptomatology found in drug abuse treatment programs in the Treatment Outcome Prospective Study (TOPS) from 1979-81 is described. Correlations between the depressive symptoms & demographic & outcome variables are presented. Changes in symptom level after 3 months in treatment are reported. Questions on depressive symptoms include suicide ideation & attempts. Those at highest risk of suicidal behaviors & ideation are clients in the multiple nonnarcotic & other narcotic groups.