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  • Title: A population-based study on substance abuse treatment for adults with disabilities: access, utilization, and treatment outcomes.
    Author: Krahn G, Deck D, Gabriel R, Farrell N.
    Journal: Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse; 2007; 33(6):791-8. PubMed ID: 17994475.
    Abstract:
    AIMS: To examine potential disparities in access to substance abuse treatment services for Medicaid-eligible adults with disabilities, and compare utilization rates and outcomes in outpatient programs. DESIGN: Population-based multi-year cross-sectional study. SETTING: State-wide examination of substance-abuse treatment, particularly outpatient. PARTICIPANTS: Medicaid enrollees aged 18-64. MEASURES: Treatment access and utilization; outcome measures of retention, completion, readmission, and abstinence derived from state treatment and Medicaid databases. FINDINGS: Access and utilization rates for adults with disabilities were about half others' rates; treatment outcomes were generally equivalent across groups. CONCLUSIONS: Adults with disabilities are underutilizing substance abuse treatment, suggesting barriers to accessing treatment.
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