Return for service analysis over 4 years for 100 alcoholics.

Abstract

This project attempted to predict return for aftercare-type services following discharge from an intermediate care facility for 100 alcoholics. The predictive set included 28 scales from a psychological questionnaire, factor analyzed into 10 second-order dimensions. The degree of autocorrelation of treatment statuses (present vs absent) over a 4-year follow-up period preceded the attempt to generate a predictive equation. Results are discussed with regard to program management, alcoholic personality studies, service models, and cost of care.