Factors Which Differentiate Cocaine Users in Treatment from Nontreatment Users

Abstract

A sample of cocaine users in drug treatment programs is compared to a sample of cocaine users not in treatment. These samples were compared on; level of cocaine use, consequences of use, employment, social support system and criminal behavior. These attributes were related to being in treatment. Among intermediate-level cocaine users, friendship patterns, employment and criminal history were associated with treatment status. The implications for the treatment of cocaine use are addressed.