Psychology ETDs

Publication Date

Summer 4-30-2024

Abstract

In order for clients to make informed decisions about what treatment goal is best for them and for clinicians to help clients bolster their chances of recovery, it is critical that we know for whom non-abstinence-based treatment goals are most effective. We collected data from 143 treatment-seeking adults with AUD. The final sample consisted of participants with baseline goals of controlled drinking and follow-up data (N = 25). Success for individuals with controlled drinking goals was not predicted by any of the variables studied in multiple regression analysis. Results of latent change score analyses indicate that participants of lower AUD severity at baseline experienced more change in control over drinking. Latent growth curve analyses showed a decrease in peak blood alcohol concentration between days 15 and 90, and this result was not moderated by gender. Future research should seek to replicate these results in a larger and more diverse sample.

Degree Name

Psychology

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Psychology

First Committee Member (Chair)

Katie Witkiewitz, Ph.D.

Second Committee Member

Theresa Moyers, Ph.D.

Third Committee Member

Kevin Hallgren, Ph.D.

Document Type

Thesis

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Jun 9 2024
May 7 2024

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