Table 2.
Reasons to Quit Substance Use and Strategies (Longest Drug-Free Period) Among Those Reporting One or More Drug-Free Periods of 1 Month or Longer (N = 189)
| Question | % |
|---|---|
| Why did you stop using? | |
| Wanted a better life/tired of drugs | 54 |
| Negative consequences of drug use | 14 |
| Was attending treatment | 8 |
| Mental health/psychiatric medication mentions | 6 |
| No access to drugs or to funds | 5 |
| Encouraged/required | 5 |
| Getting support/spiritual help | 2 |
| Miscellaneous other | 6 |
| How did you stop? | |
| 12-step/self-help groups | 45 |
| Treatment | 34 |
| Cold turkey/will power | 30 |
| Competing activity | 11 |
| Dealt with mental health issues | 3 |
Note. Values may add to over 100% to reflect multiple answers.