[Peer pressure and motivation of alcoholic and drug dependent patients to accept treatment]

Rev Med Suisse Romande. 1997 Nov;117(11):913-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

This study evaluates the kind of pressure put on 136 chemically dependent patients to enter treatment in a specialized chemical dependency residential program at the Clinique La Métairie. The results show that patients' motivation to enter treatment is directly linked to the pressure significant others exerce on them.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Motivation*
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care*
  • Peer Group*
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
  • Substance-Related Disorders / prevention & control*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / therapy*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires