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1458 +{{expand title="Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program" expanded="false"}}
1459 +**Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1460 +**Date of Publication:** *2002*
1461 +**Author(s):** *Clifford A. Butzin, Christine A. Saum, Frank R. Scarpitti*
1462 +**Title:** *"Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"*
1463 +**DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120014424](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120014424)
1464 +**Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts*
1458 1458  
1466 +---
1467 +
1468 +## **Key Statistics**
1469 +1. **General Observations:**
1470 + - Study examined **drug treatment court success rates** among first-time offenders.
1471 + - Strongest predictors of **successful completion were employment status and race**.
1472 +
1473 +2. **Subgroup Analysis:**
1474 + - Individuals with **stable jobs were more likely to complete the program**.
1475 + - **Black participants had lower success rates**, suggesting potential systemic disparities.
1476 +
1477 +3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1478 + - **Education level was positively correlated** with program completion.
1479 + - Frequency of **drug use before enrollment affected treatment outcomes**.
1480 +
1481 +---
1482 +
1483 +## **Findings**
1484 +1. **Primary Observations:**
1485 + - **Social stability factors** (employment, education) were key to treatment success.
1486 + - **Race and pre-existing substance use patterns** influenced completion rates.
1487 +
1488 +2. **Subgroup Trends:**
1489 + - White offenders had **higher completion rates** than Black offenders.
1490 + - Drug court success was **higher for those with lower initial drug use frequency**.
1491 +
1492 +3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1493 + - **Individuals with strong social ties were more likely to finish the program**.
1494 + - Success rates were **significantly higher for participants with case management support**.
1495 +
1496 +---
1497 +
1498 +## **Critique and Observations**
1499 +1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1500 + - **First empirical study on drug court program success factors**.
1501 + - Uses **longitudinal data** for post-treatment analysis.
1502 +
1503 +2. **Limitations of the Study:**
1504 + - Lacks **qualitative data on personal motivation and treatment engagement**.
1505 + - Focuses on **short-term program success** without tracking **long-term relapse rates**.
1506 +
1507 +3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1508 + - Future research should examine **racial disparities in drug court outcomes**.
1509 + - Study **how community resources impact long-term recovery**.
1510 +
1511 +---
1512 +
1513 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1514 +- Provides insight into **what factors contribute to drug court program success**.
1515 +- Highlights **racial disparities in criminal justice-based rehabilitation programs**.
1516 +- Supports **policy discussions on improving access to drug treatment for marginalized groups**.
1517 +
1518 +---
1519 +
1520 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1521 +1. Investigate **the role of mental health in drug court success rates**.
1522 +2. Assess **long-term relapse prevention strategies post-treatment**.
1523 +3. Explore **alternative diversion programs beyond traditional drug courts**.
1524 +
1525 +---
1526 +
1527 +## **Summary of Research Study**
1528 +This study examines **factors influencing the completion of drug treatment court programs**, identifying **employment, education, and race as key predictors**. The research underscores **systemic disparities in drug court outcomes**, emphasizing the need for **improved support systems for at-risk populations**.
1529 +
1530 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1531 +
1532 +---
1533 +
1534 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
1535 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]
1536 +
1537 +{{/expand}}
1538 +
1539 +{{html}}<hr style="border: 3px solid red;">{{/html}}
1540 +
1541 +
1542 +{{expand title="Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys" expanded="false"}}
1543 +**Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1544 +**Date of Publication:** *2003*
1545 +**Author(s):** *Timothy P. Johnson, Phillip J. Bowman*
1546 +**Title:** *"Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys"*
1547 +**DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120023394](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120023394)
1548 +**Subject Matter:** *Survey Methodology, Racial Disparities, Substance Use Research*
1549 +
1550 +---
1551 +
1552 +## **Key Statistics**
1553 +1. **General Observations:**
1554 + - Study examined **how racial and cultural factors influence self-reported substance use data**.
1555 + - Analyzed **36 empirical studies from 1977–2003** on survey reliability across racial/ethnic groups.
1556 +
1557 +2. **Subgroup Analysis:**
1558 + - Black and Latino respondents **were more likely to underreport drug use** compared to White respondents.
1559 + - **Cultural stigma and distrust in research institutions** affected self-report accuracy.
1560 +
1561 +3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1562 + - **Surveys using biological validation (urinalysis, hair tests) revealed underreporting trends**.
1563 + - **Higher recantation rates** (denying past drug use) were observed among minority respondents.
1564 +
1565 +---
1566 +
1567 +## **Findings**
1568 +1. **Primary Observations:**
1569 + - Racial/ethnic disparities in **substance use reporting bias survey-based research**.
1570 + - **Social desirability and cultural norms impact data reliability**.
1571 +
1572 +2. **Subgroup Trends:**
1573 + - White respondents were **more likely to overreport** substance use.
1574 + - Black and Latino respondents **had higher recantation rates**, particularly in face-to-face interviews.
1575 +
1576 +3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1577 + - Mode of survey administration **significantly influenced reporting accuracy**.
1578 + - **Self-administered surveys produced more reliable data than interviewer-administered surveys**.
1579 +
1580 +---
1581 +
1582 +## **Critique and Observations**
1583 +1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1584 + - **Comprehensive review of 36 studies** on measurement error in substance use reporting.
1585 + - Identifies **systemic biases affecting racial/ethnic survey reliability**.
1586 +
1587 +2. **Limitations of the Study:**
1588 + - Relies on **secondary data analysis**, limiting direct experimental control.
1589 + - Does not explore **how measurement error impacts policy decisions**.
1590 +
1591 +3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1592 + - Future research should **incorporate mixed-method approaches** (qualitative & quantitative).
1593 + - Investigate **how survey design can reduce racial reporting disparities**.
1594 +
1595 +---
1596 +
1597 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1598 +- Supports research on **racial disparities in self-reported health behaviors**.
1599 +- Highlights **survey methodology issues that impact substance use epidemiology**.
1600 +- Provides insights for **improving data accuracy in public health research**.
1601 +
1602 +---
1603 +
1604 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1605 +1. Investigate **how survey design impacts racial disparities in self-reported health data**.
1606 +2. Study **alternative data collection methods (biometric validation, passive data tracking)**.
1607 +3. Explore **the role of social stigma in self-reported health behaviors**.
1608 +
1609 +---
1610 +
1611 +## **Summary of Research Study**
1612 +This study examines **cross-cultural biases in self-reported substance use surveys**, showing that **racial/ethnic minorities are more likely to underreport drug use** due to **social stigma, research distrust, and survey administration methods**. The findings highlight **critical issues in public health data collection and the need for improved survey design**.
1613 +
1614 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1615 +
1616 +---
1617 +
1618 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
1619 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120023394.pdf]]
1620 +
1621 +{{/expand}}
1622 +
1623 +{{html}}<hr style="border: 3px solid red;">{{/html}}
1624 +
1625 +{{expand title="Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys" expanded="false"}}
1626 +**Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1627 +**Date of Publication:** *2003*
1628 +**Author(s):** *Timothy P. Johnson, Phillip J. Bowman*
1629 +**Title:** *"Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys"*
1630 +**DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120023394](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120023394)
1631 +**Subject Matter:** *Survey Methodology, Racial Disparities, Substance Use Research*
1632 +
1633 +---
1634 +
1635 +## **Key Statistics**
1636 +1. **General Observations:**
1637 + - Study examined **how racial and cultural factors influence self-reported substance use data**.
1638 + - Analyzed **36 empirical studies from 1977–2003** on survey reliability across racial/ethnic groups.
1639 +
1640 +2. **Subgroup Analysis:**
1641 + - Black and Latino respondents **were more likely to underreport drug use** compared to White respondents.
1642 + - **Cultural stigma and distrust in research institutions** affected self-report accuracy.
1643 +
1644 +3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1645 + - **Surveys using biological validation (urinalysis, hair tests) revealed underreporting trends**.
1646 + - **Higher recantation rates** (denying past drug use) were observed among minority respondents.
1647 +
1648 +---
1649 +
1650 +## **Findings**
1651 +1. **Primary Observations:**
1652 + - Racial/ethnic disparities in **substance use reporting bias survey-based research**.
1653 + - **Social desirability and cultural norms impact data reliability**.
1654 +
1655 +2. **Subgroup Trends:**
1656 + - White respondents were **more likely to overreport** substance use.
1657 + - Black and Latino respondents **had higher recantation rates**, particularly in face-to-face interviews.
1658 +
1659 +3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1660 + - Mode of survey administration **significantly influenced reporting accuracy**.
1661 + - **Self-administered surveys produced more reliable data than interviewer-administered surveys**.
1662 +
1663 +---
1664 +
1665 +## **Critique and Observations**
1666 +1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1667 + - **Comprehensive review of 36 studies** on measurement error in substance use reporting.
1668 + - Identifies **systemic biases affecting racial/ethnic survey reliability**.
1669 +
1670 +2. **Limitations of the Study:**
1671 + - Relies on **secondary data analysis**, limiting direct experimental control.
1672 + - Does not explore **how measurement error impacts policy decisions**.
1673 +
1674 +3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1675 + - Future research should **incorporate mixed-method approaches** (qualitative & quantitative).
1676 + - Investigate **how survey design can reduce racial reporting disparities**.
1677 +
1678 +---
1679 +
1680 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1681 +- Supports research on **racial disparities in self-reported health behaviors**.
1682 +- Highlights **survey methodology issues that impact substance use epidemiology**.
1683 +- Provides insights for **improving data accuracy in public health research**.
1684 +
1685 +---
1686 +
1687 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1688 +1. Investigate **how survey design impacts racial disparities in self-reported health data**.
1689 +2. Study **alternative data collection methods (biometric validation, passive data tracking)**.
1690 +3. Explore **the role of social stigma in self-reported health behaviors**.
1691 +
1692 +---
1693 +
1694 +## **Summary of Research Study**
1695 +This study examines **cross-cultural biases in self-reported substance use surveys**, showing that **racial/ethnic minorities are more likely to underreport drug use** due to **social stigma, research distrust, and survey administration methods**. The findings highlight **critical issues in public health data collection and the need for improved survey design**.
1696 +
1697 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1698 +
1699 +---
1700 +
1701 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
1702 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120023394.pdf]]
1703 +
1704 +{{/expand}}
1705 +
1706 +{{html}}<hr style="border: 3px solid red;">{{/html}}
1707 +
1708 +{{expand title="Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program" expanded="false"}}
1709 +**Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1710 +**Date of Publication:** *2002*
1711 +**Author(s):** *Clifford A. Butzin, Christine A. Saum, Frank R. Scarpitti*
1712 +**Title:** *"Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"*
1713 +**DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120014424](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120014424)
1714 +**Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts*
1715 +
1716 +---
1717 +
1718 +## **Key Statistics**
1719 +1. **General Observations:**
1720 + - Study examined **drug treatment court success rates** among first-time offenders.
1721 + - Strongest predictors of **successful completion were employment status and race**.
1722 +
1723 +2. **Subgroup Analysis:**
1724 + - Individuals with **stable jobs were more likely to complete the program**.
1725 + - **Black participants had lower success rates**, suggesting potential systemic disparities.
1726 +
1727 +3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1728 + - **Education level was positively correlated** with program completion.
1729 + - Frequency of **drug use before enrollment affected treatment outcomes**.
1730 +
1731 +---
1732 +
1733 +## **Findings**
1734 +1. **Primary Observations:**
1735 + - **Social stability factors** (employment, education) were key to treatment success.
1736 + - **Race and pre-existing substance use patterns** influenced completion rates.
1737 +
1738 +2. **Subgroup Trends:**
1739 + - White offenders had **higher completion rates** than Black offenders.
1740 + - Drug court success was **higher for those with lower initial drug use frequency**.
1741 +
1742 +3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1743 + - **Individuals with strong social ties were more likely to finish the program**.
1744 + - Success rates were **significantly higher for participants with case management support**.
1745 +
1746 +---
1747 +
1748 +## **Critique and Observations**
1749 +1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1750 + - **First empirical study on drug court program success factors**.
1751 + - Uses **longitudinal data** for post-treatment analysis.
1752 +
1753 +2. **Limitations of the Study:**
1754 + - Lacks **qualitative data on personal motivation and treatment engagement**.
1755 + - Focuses on **short-term program success** without tracking **long-term relapse rates**.
1756 +
1757 +3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1758 + - Future research should examine **racial disparities in drug court outcomes**.
1759 + - Study **how community resources impact long-term recovery**.
1760 +
1761 +---
1762 +
1763 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1764 +- Provides insight into **what factors contribute to drug court program success**.
1765 +- Highlights **racial disparities in criminal justice-based rehabilitation programs**.
1766 +- Supports **policy discussions on improving access to drug treatment for marginalized groups**.
1767 +
1768 +---
1769 +
1770 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1771 +1. Investigate **the role of mental health in drug court success rates**.
1772 +2. Assess **long-term relapse prevention strategies post-treatment**.
1773 +3. Explore **alternative diversion programs beyond traditional drug courts**.
1774 +
1775 +---
1776 +
1777 +## **Summary of Research Study**
1778 +This study examines **factors influencing the completion of drug treatment court programs**, identifying **employment, education, and race as key predictors**. The research underscores **systemic disparities in drug court outcomes**, emphasizing the need for **improved support systems for at-risk populations**.
1779 +
1780 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1781 +
1782 +---
1783 +
1784 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
1785 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]
1786 +
1787 +{{/expand}}
1788 +
1789 +{{html}}<hr style="border: 3px solid red;">{{/html}}
1790 +