Readiness to change is a predictor of reduced substance use involvement: Findings from a randomized controlled trial of patients attending South African emergency departments

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Readiness to change is a predictor of reduced substance use involvement: Findings from a randomized controlled trial of patients attending South African emergency departments

Background: This study examines whether readiness to change is a predictor of substance use outcomes and explores factors associated with RTC substance use among patients at South African emergency departments. Methods: We use data from participants enrolled into a randomized controlled trial of...

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Main Authors:	Myers-Franchi, Bronwyn, van der Westhuizen, C., Naledi, T., Stein, D.J., Sorsdahl, K.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2016
Subjects:	Science & Technology Life Sciences & Biomedicine Psychiatry Readiness to change Substance use Motivation Brief intervention Emergency departments South Africa PRIMARY-HEALTH-CARE BRIEF ALCOHOL INTERVENTIONS DRUG-USE SELF-EFFICACY MOTIVATION DRINKING DISORDERS SETTINGS PEOPLE CONSEQUENCES
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/85593

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