Research
Current ProjectS
The Relapse Prevention Initiative: Trauma Counseling Services to Drug Users
SSW Investigator(s):
Lena Lundgren, PhD (PI), Maryann Amodeo, PhD (Co-PI)
Major outside collaborators:
Casa Esperanza
Funding Source:
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for years 2004-2009
Project Description:
This five-year longitudinal research effort measures the effectiveness
of adding Trauma Recovery Group Treatment and Comprehensive Aftercare Services
to existing Casa Esperanza residential drug treatment services. Casa Esperanza
serves homeless Latinos in the Boston area who are struggling with substance
abuse and dependency. The addition of these services allows clients access
to supportive services that are essential to maintaining recovery from
drugs and alcohol. Specifically, the study will identify whether the intervention
resulted in: (1) reduced client drug and alcohol relapse rates (as measured
through a drug and alcohol use scale from the CSAT GPRA Client Outcome
Measures for Discretionary Programs; (2) increased number of clients finding
permanent housing; (3) improved psychological and emotional well-being
(as assessed by the ASI mental health score and the Dissociative Experiences
Scale score will be used); and (4) increased family stability.
