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An evaluation of a residential addiction treatment program in Hong Kong

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Author(s): Mei-lo Chan, Elda ; Cheung, Wai Ting Nicole ; Yeung, Nam Ying Daphne ; Kwok, Fong Pui Annie ; Hing-yan Wong, Ryan

Journal: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction

Year Published: 2018

Date Added: January 26, 2021

In this article, the researchers evaluated a residential addiction treatment program in Hong Kong called RESTART. The researchers compared 44 RESTART participants and 42 control participants who received treatment as usual from three treatment centres in Hong Kong. Participants completed questionnaires at four different times before, during, and after the program. RESTART improved participants’ belief in their ability to control their addictive behaviour. RESTART participants were more willing to tell others about their distress. They also thought their emotions and life were less affected by their addiction. The RESTART program had similar effects on all participants, regardless of their demographics, addictions, or mental health states.


Citation: Chan, M. L. E., Cheung, W. T. N., Yeung, N. Y. D., Kwok, F. P. A., & Wong, H.Y . R. (2018). An evaluation study of the “RESTART” program – short-term residential treatment for addiction. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 16, 1357-1372. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-018-9933-5

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-018-9933-5

Keywords: addiction ; residential treatment ; treatment

Topics: Information for Treatment Providers

Conceptual Framework Factors:   Psychological - Comorbid Disorders ; Gambling Resources ; Resources - Interventions

Study Design: Evaluation Design

Geographic Coverage: China, Hong Kong

Study Population: People who sought treatment for addictions and completed the RESTART program in September 2014, June 2015, and March 2016 (n=44), and control participants who were receiving treatment as usual from one of three treatment centres in Hong Kong (n = 42)

Sampling Procedure: Convenience sampling – participants were recruited from one of three treatment centres of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs) in Hong Kong, including Integrated Centre on Addiction Prevention and Treatment (ICAPT), Even Centre, and CROSS Centre

Study Funding:

No funding was declared.

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