Substitute Behaviors following Residential Substance Use Treatment in the Western Cape, South Africa
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2021-12-05
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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The dynamics of substitute behaviors and associated factors remain poorly understood globally, and particularly in low- and middle-income contexts. This prospective study describes the prevalence and types of substitute behaviors as well as predictors, correlates, and motivations associated with substitution in persons (n = 137) admitted to residential substance use treatment in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The brief assessment of recovery capital, overall life satisfaction scale, and an adapted version of the addiction matrix self-report measure were completed during and post-treatment. Results indicate that substitutes were employed consciously for anticipated appetitive effects, for time-spending, (re)connecting with others, and enjoyment. At follow-up, 36% of service users had substituted their primary substance(s) with another substance or behavior; 23% had relapsed and 40% had maintained abstinence. While some service users may be especially vulnerable to developing substitute behaviors, targeted prevention and intervention efforts can reduce this risk.
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Sinclair, D.L., Sussman, S., De Schryver, M., Samyn, C., Adams, S., Florence, M., Savahl, S. & Vanderplasschen, W. et al. 2021. Substitute Behaviors following Residential Substance Use Treatment in the Western Cape, South Africa. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18(23):12815. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/35452