Table 2.
Demographic data of Patient Focus Group Participants
| Characteristic (% or M) | Patient (n=10) |
|---|---|
| Gender (% female) | 40% |
|
Age (mean in years) |
43 |
| Race (% white) | 90% |
|
Include in a family meeting: |
|
| Parent | 77% |
| Spouse | 30% |
| Child | 50% |
| Sibling | 30% |
|
Financially supported by a family member |
40% |
| Living with a family member | 40% |
|
Prior experiences with family meetings |
40% |
|
Has a co-occurring disorder |
50% |
|
Inpatient detoxification |
70% |
| Partial hospital program | 30% |
|
Primary substance use problem |
|
| Opiates | 10% |
| Alcohol | 90% |
| Cocaine | 10% |
| Amphetamine | 10% |
| Marijuana | 10% |
| Benzodiazepines | 20% |
| Hallucinogens | 10% |