Outcome at Six and Twelve Months Post Inpatient Treatment for Cocaine and Alcohol Dependence

Abstract

This study presents outcome rates for inpatient treatment for alcohol, cocaine and other drug dependence. The abstinence rates at six and twelve months post discharge and other demographic information are compiled on 1,627 patients admitted to an inpatient treatment unit for the rehabilitation of cocaine, alcohol and other drug dependence. The percent of the 1,627 patients with the diagnosis of alcohol dependence only was 42%, cocaine, alcohol and other drug dependence 25%, and alcohol and other drugs, 28%. The abstinence rate at six months for patients with alcohol dependence only was 75%, alcohol and other drug dependence 82%, cocaine dependence 76%; at twelve months, the abstinence rates were 71%, 66%, and 62% respectively.