Abstinence at intake for marijuana dependence treatment predicts response
Moore BA, Budney AJ. Abstinence at intake for marijuana dependence treatment predicts response. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2002, 67: 249-257. PMID: 12127196, DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(02)00079-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntake assessmentTreatment responseMarijuana abstinenceBetter treatment responseDaily drug useSubstance abuse treatmentClinic contactOutpatient treatmentDependence treatmentTreatment completionUrine screensClinical trialsOutcome analysisAbstinence statusDrug useAbuse treatmentConsecutive daysAbstinenceAbstainersPretreatment abstinenceMarijuana dependenceTreatmentStrongest predictorMarijuana useStratification variables