Relevant characteristics of cocaine consumption two years after starting treatment

The objective of the present study is to analyze which variables can explain the presence of cocaine consumption two years after demanding treatment. The sample is 38 cocaine dependent persons that demanded treatment in Centers of Drug Abuse in Galicia (N.W. Spain). For an initial assessment, several variables were considered and questionnaires administered related with the abstinence/relapse (i.e., AUDIT, BDI, STAI, MCMI-II, clinical interview of SCID, craving scale, etc.). Two-years later, we analyzed the presence of cocaine consumption (previous month). The significant variables to explain the presence of this consumption are: heroine consumption in lifetime, a high level in craving scale and antisocial personality patterns. In conclusion, a previous assessment of consumption history and personality patterns proves relevant for treatment programs.