The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether a new, paired coaching intervention improves outcomes for individuals with criminal legal system involvement recovering from substance use disorder, as well as the loved ones of those individuals. The initial phase (Year 1) includes a small preliminary pilot examining the feasibility of the intervention.
During the full clinical trial (Years 2-5), this study aims to answer whether this approach...
* ...improves the recovering person's recovery capital? * ...improves well-being, as well as resource knowledge and awareness, for the loved one? * ...improves social support and connection among both individuals?
Participants will:
* Meet regularly one-on-one with their individual coaches (a Recovery Coach for the recovering person; a Loved One Coach for the loved one) during the 6 week intervention period * Meet regularly as a group of four (both coaches and both participants) during this same period * Complete follow-up interviews with research staff at 6- and 12-weeks after beginning the study
At least 18 years old
Must have been involved with the criminal legal system (arrested, incarcerated, or on community supervision like parole or probation) within the past 12 months
Substance use disorder within the past 12 months
Interested in working with a recovery coach to support your recovery (defined as engaging in any changes to improve your health and wellness)
Already have a professional relationship with the recovering person (e.g., as a counselor, sponsor, or peer recovery support specialist)
Meet substance use disorder criteria for any past 30-day drug or alcohol use
Have a history of domestic violence or protective orders.
Single group
STAR Intervention
BehavioralThe STAR intervention is a dyadic coaching model designed to support individuals with substance use disorder and criminal legal system involvement alongside their identified loved ones.
Feasibility of STAR Intervention in Dyads
a. Feasibility will be assessed using the STAR Project Focus Group Survey questions administered to dyad participants following intervention sessions. A higher score indicates greater perceived feasibility.
Acceptability of STAR Intervention in Dyads
a. Acceptability will be assessed using the Focus Group Survey questions administered to dyad participants following intervention sessions. A higher score indicates greater perceived acceptability.
Recovery capital
a. For recovering persons: The internal and external resources that impact an individual's capacity to initiate and sustain recovery, including physical, cultural, human, and social resources. Assessed using the Multidimensional Inventory of Recovery Capital (MIRC) a 28-item questionnaire. Higher scores indicate greater recovery capital.
Psychological well-being
a. For loved ones: Positive affect, life satisfaction, and an overall sense of purpose and meaning. Assessed using the Neuro-QOL Positive Affect and Well-Being Scale, a 23-item questionnaire, Higher scores indicate greater psychological well-being.
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Martha Tillson
Lead sponsor
University of Kentucky
Sponsor institution
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Collaborator
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