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Abstract
This article describes results from a systematic review and meta-analysis of research exploring the relationship between adolescent 12-step program attendance and relapse after treatment. A systematic literature search was conducted resulting in 364 unduplicated abstracts to review. Four studies were eligible and were double-coded for variables. Outcome effect sizes were then analyzed in a random-effects model. The overall mean effect indicated beneficial results for adolescents who attended 12-step programs posttreatment. These findings support the clinical recommendation that adolescents attend 12-step programs, yet the findings highlight the need for future research among this population that clearly documents variables related to recovery outcomes.
Notes
In this study that reported posttreatment outcomes at 2 years (Chi, Campbell, Sterling, & Weisner, 2012; Chi et al., 2009; Chi, Weisner, & Campbell, 2008), there were actually 3 years of follow-up; however, the 1st year of the 3 years was actually an initial year of program-related outpatient treatment. Thus, for the purposes of this review, the follow-up wave at 3 years was used but was considered the 2-year posttreatment wave.