The HELP study was a clinical trial for adult inpatients recruited from a detoxification unit. Patients with no primary care physician were randomized to receive a multidisciplinary assessment and a brief motivational intervention or usual care, with the goal of linking them to primary medical care.
data(HELPfull)A data frame with 1472 observations on the following variables.
IDSubject ID
A10Marital Status (1=Married, 2=Remarried, 3=Widowed, 4= Separated, 5=Divorced, 6=Never Married
A11ADo you currently have a living mother? (0=No, 1= Yes
A11BDo you currently have a living father? (0=No, 1=Yes
A11CDo you currently have siblings? (0=No, 1=Yes
A11DDo you currently have a partner (0=No, 1=Yes)
A11EDo you currently have children? (0=No, 1=Yes)
A12B_RECHollingshead category (recode) (0=Cat 1,2,3, 1=Cat 4,5,6, 2=Cat 7,8,9)
A12BHollingshead categories (1=Major profess, 2=Lesser professional, 3=Minor professional, 4=Clerical/sales, 5=Skilled manual, 6=Semi-skilled, 7=Unskilled, 8= Homemaker, 9=No occupation)
A13Usual employment pattern in last 6 months (1=Full time, 2=Part time, 3=Student, 4=Unemployed, 5=Control envir)
A14ALived alone-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
A14BLived with a partner-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes
A14CLived with parent(s)-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
A14DLived with children-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
A14ELived with other family-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes
A14FLived with friend(s)-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
A14G_Ta factor with levels 1/2 WAY HOUSE 3/4 HOUSE ANCHOR INN ARMY ASSOCIATES BOARDERS BOYFRIENDS MOM CORRECTIONAL FACILIT CRACK HOUSE DEALER ENTRE FAMILIA FENWOOD GAVIN HSE GIRLFRIENDS DAUGHTE GIRLFRIENDS SON GIRLFRIENDS CHILDREN GIRLFRIENDS DAUGHTER GROUP HOME HALF-WAY HOUSE HALFWAY HOUSE HALFWAY HOUSES HALFWAY HSE HOLDING UNIT HOME BORDER HOMELESS HOMELESS SHELTER IN JAIL IN PROGRAMS INCARCERATED JAIL JAIL HALFWAY HOUSE JAIL, SHELTER JAIL, STREET JAIL/PROGRAM JAIL/SHELTER JAILS LANDLADY LANDLORD LODGING HOUSE MERIDIAN HOUSE NURSING HOME ON THE STREET PARTNERS MOTHER PARTNERS CHILD PARTNERS CHILDREN PRDGRAMS PRISON PROGRAM PROGRAM MTHP PROGRAM ROOMMATES PROGRAM SOBER HOUSE PROGRAM-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM/HALFWAY HOUS PROGRAM/JAIL PROGRAM/SHELTER PROGRAM/SHELTERS PROGRAMS PROGRAMS SUBSTANCE PROGRAMS/SHELTER PROGRAMS/SHELTERS PROGRAMS/SHELTERS/DE PROJECT SOAR RESIDENTIAL FACILITY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM ROOMING HOUSE ROOMING HOUSE (RELIG ROOMMATE ROOMMATES ROOMMATES AT TRANSIT RYAN HOUSE SALVATION ARMY SHELTER SHELTER/HALFWAY HSE SHELTER/HOTEL SHELTER/PROGRAM SHELTERS SHELTERS/HOSPITALS SHELTERS/JAIL SHELTERS/PROGRAMS SHELTERS/STREETS SOBER HOUSE SOBER HOUSING SOUTH BAY JAIL STEPSON STREET STREETS SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREA TRANSITIONAL HOUSE VA SHELTER
A14GLived w/ other-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
A15A#nights in overnight shelter-last 6 months
A15B# nights on street-last 6 months
A15C# months in jail-last 6 months
A16A# months in overnight shelter-last 5 years
A16B# moths on street-last 5 years
A16C# months in jail-last 5 years
A17AReceived SSI -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
A17BReceived SSDI -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
A17CReceived AFDC -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
A17DReceived EAEDC -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
A17EReceived WIC -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
A17FReceived unemployment benefits -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
A17GReceived Workman's Compensation -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
A17HReceived Child Support -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
A17I_Ta factor with levels DISABLED VETERAN EBT (FOOD STAMPS) EMERGENCY FOOD STAMP FOOD STAMP FOOD STAMPS FOOD STAMPS/VETERAN FOOD STAMPS/VETERANS INSURANCE SETTLEMENT PENSION CHECK SECTION 8 SERVICE CONNECTED DI SOCIAL SECURITY SSDI FOR SON SURVIVORS BENEFITS TEMPORARY DISABILITY VA BENEFITS-DISABILI VA COMPENSATION VA DISABILITY PENSIO VETERAN BENEFITS VETERANS SERVICES VETERANS AFFAIRS
A17IReceived other income -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
A18_REC1Most money made in 1 year (recode) (0=$19,000 or less, 1=$20,000-$49,000, 2=$50,000 or more)
A18_REC2Most money made-continuous recode
A18Most money made in any 1 year-last 5 years (1=<5000, 2=5000-10000, 3=11000-19000, 4=20000-29000, 5=30000-39000, 6=40000-49000, 7=50000+
A1Gender (1=Male, 2=Female)
A9Years of education completed
ABUSE2Type of abuse (0=No abuse, 1=Physical only, 2=Sexual only, 3=Physical and sexual)
ABUSE3Type of abuse (0=No abuse, 1=Physical only, 2=Sexual +/- physical (0=No, 1=Yes)
ABUSEAbuse-physical or sexual (0=No abuse, 1=Family abuse, 2=Stranger only abuse)
AGEAge in years
ALCOHOL1st/2nd drug of coice=Alcohol (0=No, 1=Yes)
ALCQ_30Total number drinks past 30 days
ALONE6MUsually lived alone past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
ALT_TRTAlternative tratments (0=No, 1=Yes)
ANYSUBSTATUSUsed alcohol, heroin, or cocaine since leaving detox-6 months
ANY_INSDid you have health insurance in past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
ANY_UTILAny recent health utilization (0=No, 1=Yes)
ANY_VIS_CUMULCumulative # visits to regular doctor's office
ANY_VIS# visits to regular doctor's office--This time point
B10Any physcal/emotional problem interfere with social activities-last 4 weeks (1=All of the time, 2=Most of the time, 3=Some of the time, 4= A lttle of time, 5= None of the time)
B11AI seem to get sick easier than other people (1=Definitely true, 2=Mostly True, 3=Don't know, 4=Mostly false, 5=Definitely false)
B11BI am as healthy as anybody I know (1=Definitely true, 2=Mostly true, 3=Don't know, 4=Mostly false, 5=Definitely False)
B11CI expect my health to get worse (1=Definitely true, 2=Mostly true, 3=Don't know, 3=Mostly false, 5=Definitely false)
B11DMy health is excellent (1=Definitely true, 2=Mostly true, 3=Don't know, 4=Mostly false, 5=Definitely false)
B1In general, how is your health (1=Excellent, 2=Very Good, 3=Good, 4=Fair, 5=Poor)
B2Compared to 1 year ago, how is your health now (1=Much better, 2=Somewhat better, 3=About the same, 4=Somewhat worse, 5=Much worse)
B3ADoes health limit you in vigorous activity (1=Limited a lot, 2=Limited a little, 3=Not limited)
B3BDoes your health limit you in moderate activity (1=Limited a lot, 2=Limited a little, 3=Not limited)
B3CDoes health limit you in lift/carry groceries (1=Limited a lot, 2=Limited a little, 3=Not limited)
B3DDoes health limit you in climb several stair flights (1=Limited a lot, 2=Limited a little, 3=Not limited)
B3EDoes health limit you in climb 1 stair flight (1=Limited a lot, 2=Limited a little, 3=Not limited)
B3FDoes health limit you in bend/kneel/stoop (1=Limited a lot, 2=Limited a little, 3=Not limited)
B3GDoes health limit you in walking >1 mile (1=Limited a lot, 2=Limited a little, 3=Not limited)
B3HDoes health limit you in walking sevral blocks (1=Limited a lot, 2=Limited a little, 3=Not limited)
B3IDoes health limit you in walking 1 block (1=Limited a lot, 2=Limited a little, 3=Not limited)
B3JDoes health limit you in bathing/dressing self (1=Limited a lot, 2=Limited a little, 3=Not limited)
B4ACut down work/activity due to physical health-last 4 weeks (0=No, 1=Yes)
B4BAccomplish less due to phys health-last 4 weeks (0=No, 1=Yes)
B4CLim wrk/act type due to phys health-last 4 weeks (0=No, 1=Yes)
B4DDiff perf work due to phys health-last 4 weeks (0=No, 1=Yes)
B5ACut wrk/act time due to emot prbs-last 4 weeks (0=No, 1=Yes)
B5BAccomplish ess due to emot probs-last 4 weeks (0=No, 1=Yes)
B5C<carefl w/wrk/act due to em prb-last 4 weeks (0=No, 1=Yes)
B6Ext phys/em intf w/norm soc act-last 4 weeks (1=Not al all, 2=Slightly, 3=Moderately, 4=Quite a bit, 5=Extremely)
B7Amount of bodily pain -- past 4 weeks (1=None, 2=Very mild, 3= Mild, 4=Moderate, 5= Severe, 6= Very severe)
B8Amount of pain interfering with normal work-last 4 weeks (1=Not at all, 2=A little bit, 3=Moderately, 4=Quite a bit, 5=Extremely
B9ADid you feel full of pep -- past 4 weeks (1=All of the time, 2=Most of the time, 3 = Good bit of the time, 4=Some of the time, 5=A little of time, 6=None of the time)
B9BHave you been nervous -- past 4 weeks (1=All of the time, 2=Most of the time, 3 = Good bit of the time, 4=Some of the time, 5=A little of time, 6=None of the time)
B9CFelt nothing could cheer you-last 4 weeks (1=All of the time, 2=Most of the time, 3 = Good bit of the time, 4=Some of the time, 5=A little of time, 6=None of the time)
B9DHave you felt calm/peaceful -- past 4 weeks (1=All of the time, 2=Most of the time, 3 = Good bit of the time, 4=Some of the time, 5=A little of time, 6=None of the time)
B9EDid you have a lot of energy -- past 4 weeks (1=All of the time, 2=Most of the time, 3 = Good bit of the time, 4=Some of the time, 5=A little of time, 6=None of the time)
B9FDid you feel downhearted -- past 4 weeks (1=All of the time, 2=Most of the time, 3 = Good bit of the time, 4=Some of the time, 5=A little of time, 6=None of the time)
B9GDid you feel worn out -- past 4 weeks (1=All of the time, 2=Most of the time, 3 = Good bit of the time, 4=Some of the time, 5=A little of time, 6=None of the time)
B9HHave you been a happy pers -- past 4 weeks (1=All of the time, 2=Most of the time, 3 = Good bit of the time, 4=Some of the time, 5=A little of time, 6=None of the time)
B9IDid you feel tired -- past 4 weeks (1=All of the time, 2=Most of the time, 3 = Good bit of the time, 4=Some of the time, 5=A little of time, 6=None of the time)
BIRTHPLCWhere born (recode) (0=USA, 1=Foreign)
BPSF-36 pain index (0-100)
C1ATolf by MD had seix, epil, convuls (0=No, 1=Yes)
C1BTold by MD had asthma, emphysema, chr lung dis (0=No, 1=Yes)
C1CTold by MD had MI (0=No, 1=Yes)
C1DTold by MD had CHF (0=No, 1=Yes)
C1ETold by MD had other heart dis (req med) (0=No, 1=Yes)
C1FTold by MD had HBP (0=No, 1=Yes)
C1GTold by MD had chronic liver disease (0=No, 1=Yes)
C1HTold by MD had kidney failure (0=No, 1=Yes)
C1ITold by MD had chronic art, osteoarth (0=No, 1=Yes)
C1JTold by MD had peripheral neuropathy (0=No, 1=Yes)
C1KEver told by MD had cancer (0=No, 1=Yes)
C1LEver told by MD had diabetes (0=No, 1=Yes)
C1MEver told by MD had stroke (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2A1Have you ever had skin infections (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2A2Have you had skin infections -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2B1Have you ever had pneumonia (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2B2Have you had pneumonia -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2C1Have you ever had septic arthritis (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2C2Have you had septic arthritis -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2D1Have you ever had TB (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2D2Have you had TB-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2E1Have you ever had endocarditis (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2E2Have you had endocarditis -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2F1Have you ever had an ulcer (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2F2Have you had an ulcer -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2G1Have you ever had pancreatitis (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2G2Have you had pancreatitis -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2H1Ever had abdom pain req overnt hosp stay (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2H2Abdom pain req ovrnt hosp stay-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2I1Have you ever vomited blood (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2I2Have you vomited blood -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2J1Have you ever had hepatitis (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2J2Have you had hepatitis -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2K1Ever had blood clots in legs/lungs (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2K2Blood clots in legs/lungs -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2L1Have you ever had osteomyelitis (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2L2Have you had osteomyelitis -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2M1Chest pain using cocaine req ER/hosp (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2M2Chest pain using coc req ER/hosp-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2N1Have you ever had jaundice (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2N2Have you had jaundice -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2O1Lower back pain > 3 months req med attn (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2O2Lwr back pain >3 months req med attention-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2P1Ever had seizures or convulsions (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2P2Had seizures or convulsions -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2Q1Ever had drug/alcohol overdose requiring ER attention (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2Q2Drug/alcohol overdose req ER attn (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2R1Have you ever had a gunshot wound (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2R2Had a gunshot wound -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2S1Have you ever had a stab wound (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2S2Have you had a stab wound -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2T1Ever had accident/falls req med attn (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2T2Had accident/falls req med attn -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2U1Ever had fract/disloc to bones/joints (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2U2Fract/disloc to bones/joints -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2V1Ever had injury from traffic accident (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2V2Had injury from traffic accident -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2W1Have you ever had a head injury (0=No, 1=Yes)
C2W2Have you had a head injury -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C3A1Have you ever had syphilis (0=No, 1=Yes)
C3A2# times had syphilis
C3A3Have you had syphilis in last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C3B1Have you ever had gonorrhea (0=No, 1=Yes)
C3B2# times had gonorrhea
C3B3Have you had gonorrhea in last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C3C1Have you ever had chlamydia (0=No, 1=Yes)
C3C2# of times had Chlamydia
C3C3Have you had chlamydia in last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C3DHave you ever had genital warts (0=No, 1=Yes)
C3EHave you ever had genital herpes (0=No, 1=Yes)
C3F1Have you ever had other STD's (not HIV) (0=No, 1=Yes)
C3F2# of times had other STD's (not HIV)
C3F3Had other STD's (not HIV)-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C3F_Ta factor with levels 7 CRABS CRABS - TRICHONOMIS CRABS, HEP B DOESNT KNOW NAME HAS HAD ALL 3 ABC HEP B HEP B, TRICAMONAS HEP. B HEPATITIS B HEPATITS B TRICHAMONAS VAGINALA TRICHAMONIS TRICHOMONAS TRICHOMONIASIS TRICHOMONIS TRICHOMONIS VAGINITI TRICHOMORAS TRICHONOMIS
C3G1Have you ever been tested for HIV/AIDS (0=No, 1=Yes)
C3G2# times tested for HIV/AIDS
C3G3Have you been tested for HIV/AIDS-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C3G4What was the result of last test (1=Positive, 2=Negative, 3=Refused, 4=Never got result, 5=Inconclusive
C3H1Have you ever had PID (0=No, 1=Yes)
C3H2# of times had PID
C3H3Have you had PID in last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
C3IHave you ever had a Pap smear (0=No, 1=Yes)
C3JHave you had a Pap smear in last 3 years (0=No, 1=Yes)
C3K_MHow many months pregnant
C3KAre you pregnant (0=No, 1=Yes)
CESD_CUTCES-D score > 21 y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
CES_DCES-D score, measure of depressive symptoms, high scores are worse
CHR_6MChronic medical conds/HIV -- past 6m y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
CHR_EVERChronic medical conds/HIV-ever y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
CHR_SUMSum chronic medical conds/HIV ever
CNTRLInDUC-2L-Control score
COC_HER1st/2nd drug of choice=cocaine or heroine (0=No, 1=Yes)
CUAD_CCUAD-Cocaine
CUAD_HCUAD-Heroin
CURPHYABCurrent abuse-physical (0=No, 1=Yes)
CURPHYSEXABCurent abuse-physical or sexual (0=No abuse, 1=Physical only, 2=Sexual +/- physical)
CURSEXABCurrent abuse-sexual (0=No, 1=Yes)
C_AUASI-Composite score for alcohol use
C_DUASI-Composite score for drug use
C_MSASI-Composite medical status
D1$ of times hospitalized for med probs
D2Take prescription medicdation regularly for physical problem (0=No, 1=Yes)
D3_RECAny medical problems past 30d y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
D3# days had med probs-30 days bef detox
D4_RECBothered by medical problems y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
D4How bother by med prob-30days bef detox (0=Not at all, 1=Slightly, 2=Moderately, 3=Considerably, 4=Extremely)
D5_RECMedical trtmt is important y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
D5How import is trtmnt for these med probs (0=Not at all, 1=Slightly, 2= Moderately, 3= Considerably, 4= Extremely
DAYSANYSUBtime (days) from baseline to first alcohol, heroin, or cocaine since leaving detox-6m
DAYSDRINKTime (days) from baseline to first drink since leaving detox-6m
DAYSLINKTime (days) to linkage to primary care within 12 months (by administrative record)
DAYS_SINCE_BL# of days from baseline to current interview
DAYS_SINCE_PREV# of days from previous to current interview
DEADa numeric vector
DEC_AMSOCRATES-Ambivalence-Decile
DEC_RESOCRATES-Recognition-Decile
DEC_TSSOCRATES-Taking steps-Decile
DRINKSTATUSDrank alcohol since leaving detox-6m
DRUGRISKRAB-Drug risk total
E10Ahave you been to med clinic-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E10B1_RMental health treatment past 6m y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
E10B1# x visit ment health clin/prof-last 6 months
E10B2_RMed clinic/private MD past 6m y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
E10B2# x visited med clin/priv MD-last 6 months
E10C19Visited private MD-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E11ADid you stay ovrnite/+ in hosp-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E11B# times ovrnight/+ in hosp-last 6 months
E11CTotal # nights in hosp-last 6 months
E12AVisited Hosp ER for med care -- past 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E12B# times visited hosp ER-last 6 months
E13Tlt # visits to MDs-last 2 weeks bef detox
E14ARecd trtmt from acupuncturist-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E14BRecd trtmt from chiropractor-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E14CTrtd by hol/herb/hom med prac-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E14DRecd trtmt from spirit healer-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E14EHave you had biofeedback-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E14FHave you underwent hypnosis-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E14GReceived other treatment-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E15ATried to get subst ab services-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E15BAlways able to get subst ab servies (0=No, 1=Yes)
E15C10My insurance didn't cover services (0=No, 1=Yes)
E15C11There were no beds available at the prog (0=No, 1=Yes)
E15C12Other reason not get sub ab services (0=No, 1=Yes)
E15C1I could not pay for services (0=No, 1=Yes)
E15C2I did not know where to go for help (0=No, 1=Yes)
E15C3Couldn't get to services due to transp prob (0=No, 1=Yes)
E15C4The offie/clinic hrs were inconvenient (0=No, 1=Yes)
E15C5Didn't speak/understnd Englsh well enough (0=No, 1=Yes)
E15C6Afraid other might find out about prob (0=No, 1=Yes)
E15C7My substance abuse interfered (0=No, 1=Yes)
E15C8Didn't have someone to watch my children (0=No, 1=Yes)
E15C9I did not want to lose my job (0=No, 1=Yes)
E16A10I do not want to lose my job (0=No, 1=Yes)
E16A11My insurance doesn't cover charges (0=No, 1=Yes)
E16A12I do not feel I need a regular MD (0=No, 1=Yes)
E16A13Other reasons don't have regular MD (0=No, 1=Yes)
E16A1I cannot pay for services (0=No, 1=Yes)
E16A2I am not eligible for free care (0=No, 1=Yes)
E16A3I do not know where to go (0=No, 1=Yes)
E16A4Can't get to services due to trans prob (0=No, 1=Yes)
E16A5a numeric vectorOffice/clinic hours are inconvenient (0=No, 1=Yes)
E16A6I don't speak/understnd enough English (0=No, 1=Yes)
E16A7Afraid othrs find out about my health prob (0=No, 1=Yes)
E16A8My substance abuse interferes (0=No, 1=Yes)
E16A9I don't have someone to watch my children (0=No, 1=Yes)
E16A_DDBarrier to regular MD: dislike docs/system (0=No, 1=Yes)
E16A_IBBarrier to regular MD: internal barriers (0=No, 1=Yes)
E16A_RTBarrier to regular MD: red tape (0=No, 1=Yes)
E16A_TMBarrier to regular MD: time restrictions (0=No, 1=Yes)
E18AI could not pay for services (0=No, 1=Yes)
E18BI did not know where to go for help (0=No, 1=Yes)
E18CCouldn't get to services due to transp prob (0=No, 1=Yes)
E18DThe office/clinic hrs were inconvenient (0=No, 1=Yes)
E18FAfraid others might find out about prob (0=No, 1=Yes)
E18GMy substance abuse interfered (0=No, 1=Yes)
E18HDidn't have someone to watch my children (0=No, 1=Yes)
E18II did not want to lose my job (0=No, 1=Yes)
E18JMy insurance didn't cover services (0=No, 1=Yes)
E18KThere were no beds available at the prog (0=No, 1=Yes)
E18LI do not need substance abuse services (0=No, 1=Yes)
E18MOther reason not get sub ab services (0=No, 1=Yes)
E2ADetox prog for alcohol or drug prob-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E2B# times entered a detox prog-last 6 months
E2C# nights ovrnight in detox prg-last 6 months
E3AHolding unit for drug/alcohol prob-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E3B# times in holding unity=last 6 months
E3C# total nights in holding unit-last 6 months
E4AIn halfway hse/resid facil-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E4B# times in hlfwy hse/res facil-last 6 months
E4CTtl nites in hlfwy hse/res fac-last 6 months
E5AIn day trtmt prg for alcohol/drug-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E5BTotal # days in day trtmt prg-last 6 months
E6In methadone maintenance prg-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E7AVisit outpt prg subst ab couns-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E7B# visits outpt prg subst ab couns-last 6 months
E8A1Saw MD/H care worker regarding alcohol/drugs-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E8A2Saw Prst/Min/Rabbi re alcohol/drugs-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E8A3Employ Asst Prg for alcohol/drug prb-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E8A4Oth source cnsl for alcohol/drug prb-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E9AAA/NA/slf-hlp for drug/alcohol/emot-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
E9BHow often attend AA/NA/slf-hlp-last 6 months (1=Daily, 2=2-3 Times/week, 3=Weekly, 4=Every 2 weeks, 5=Once/month
EPI_6M2BEpisodic(C2A-C2O)-6m y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
EPI_6MEpisodic (C2A-C2O,C2R-C2U, STD)-6m y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
EPI_SUMSum episodic (C2A-C2O, C2R-C2U, STD)-6m
F1ABothered by thngs not generally bothered by (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1BMy appetite was poor (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1CCouldn't shake blues evn w/fam+frnds hlp (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1DFelt I was just as good as other people (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1EHad trouble keeping mind on what doing (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1FI felt depressed (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1GI felt everything I did was an effort (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1HI felt hopeful about the future (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1II thought my life had been a failure (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1JI felt fearful (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1KMy sleep was restless (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1LI was happy (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1MI talked less than usual (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1NI felt lonely (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1OPeople were unfriendly (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1PI enjoyed life (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1QI had crying spells (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1RI felt sad (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1SI felt that people dislike me (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
F1TI could not get going (0=Rarely/never, 1=Some of the time, 2=Occas/moderately, 3=Most of the time)
FAMABUSEFamily abuse-physical or sexual (0=No, 1=Yes)
FRML_SATFormal substance abuse treatment y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
G1A_30Diff contr viol beh-sig per last 30 days (0=No, 1=Yes)
G1ADiff contr viol beh for sig time per evr (0=No, 1=Yes)
G1B_30Had thoughts of suicide-last 30 days (0=No, 1=Yes)
G1B_RECSuicidal thoughts past 30 days y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
G1BEver had thoughts of suicide (0=No, 1=Yes)
G1C_30Attempted suicide-last 30 days (0=No, 1=Yes)
G1CAttempted suicide ever (0=No, 1=Yes)
G1D_30Prescr med for psy/emot prob-last 30 days (0=No, 1=Yes)
G1D_RECPrescribed psych meds past 30 days y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
G1DPrescr med for pst/emot prob ever (0=No, 1=Yes)
GHSF-36 general health perceptions (0-100)
GOV_SUPPReceived government support past 6 m (0=No, 1=Yes)
GROUPRandomization Group (0=Control, 1=Clinic)
H10_30# days in last 30 bef detox used cannabis
H10_LT# years regularly used cannabis
H10_PRBProblem sub: marijuana, cannabis (0=No, 1=Yes)
H10_RTRoute of admin of cannabis (0=N/A. 1=Oral, 2=Nasal, 3=Smoking, 4=Non-IV injection, 5=IV)
H11_30# days in last 30 bef detox used halluc
H11_LT# years regularly used hallucinogens
H11_PRBProblem sub: hallucinogens (0=No, 1=Yes)
H11_RTRoute of admin of hallucinogens (0=N/A. 1=Oral, 2=Nasal, 3=Smoking, 4=Non-IV injection, 5=IV)
H12_30# days in last 30 bef detox used inhalant
H12_LT# years regularly used inhalants
H12_PRBProblem sub: inhalants (0=No, 1=Yes)
H12_RTRoute of admin of inhalants (0=N/A. 1=Oral, 2=Nasal, 3=Smoking, 4=Non-IV injection, 5=IV)
H13_30# days used >1 sub/day-last 30 bef detox
H13_LT# years regularly used >1 subst/day
H13_RTRoute of admin of >1 subst/day (0=N/A. 1=Oral, 2=Nasal, 3=Smoking, 4=Non-IV injection, 5=IV)
H14According to interviewer, which substance is main problem (0=No problem, 1=Alcohol, 2=Alcohol to intox, 3=Heroin 4=Methadone, 5=Other opiate/analg, 6=Barbituates, 7=Sed/hyp/tranq, 8=Cocaine, 9=Amphetamines, 10=Marij/cannabis, 15=Alcohol and one or more drug, 16=More than one drug
H15A# times had alcohol DTs
H15B# times overdosed on drugs
H16A$ spent on alcohol-last 30 days bef detox
H16B$ spent on drugs-last 30 days bef detox
H17A# days had alcohol prob-last 30 days bef det
H17B# days had drug prob-last 30 days bef det
H18AHow troubled by alcohol probs-last 30 days (0=Not at all, 1=Slightly, 2=Moderately, 3=Considerably, 4=Extremely)
H18BHow troubled by drug probs-last 30 days (0=Not at all, 1=Slightly, 2=Moderately, 3=Considerably, 4=Extremely)
H19AHow import is treatment for alcohol problems now (0=Not at all, 1=Slightly, 2=Moderately, 3=Considerably, 4=Extremely)
H19BHow important is trtmnt for drug probs now (0=Not at all, 1=Slightly, 2=Moderately, 3=Considerably, 4=Extremely)
H1_30# days in past 30 bef detox used alcohol
H1_LT# years regularly used alcohol
H1_RTRoute of administration use alcohol (0=N/A. 1=Oral, 2=Nasal, 3=Smoking, 4=Non-IV injection, 5=IV)
H2_30#days in 3- bef detox use alcohol to intox
H2_LT# years regularly used alcohol to intox
H2_PRBProblem sub: alcohol to intox (0=No, 1=Yes)
H2_RTRoute of admin use alcohol to intox (0=N/A. 1=Oral, 2=Nasal, 3=Smoking, 4=Non-IV injection, 5=IV)
H3_30# days in past 30 bef detox used heroin
H3_LT# years regularly used heroin
H3_PRBProblem sub: heroin (0=No, 1=Yes)
H3_RTRoute of administration of heroin (0=N/A. 1=Oral, 2=Nasal, 3=Smoking, 4=Non-IV injection, 5=IV)
H4_30# days used methadone-last 30 bef detox
H4_LT# years regularly used methadone
H4_PRBProblem sub: methadone (0=No, 1=Yes)
H4_RTRoute of administration of methadone (0=N/A. 1=Oral, 2=Nasal, 3=Smoking, 4=Non-IV injection, 5=IV)
H5_30# days used opiates/analg-last 30 bef detox
H5_LT# years regularly used oth opiates/analg
H5_PRBProblem sub: other opiates/analg (0=No, 1=Yes)
H5_RTRoute of admin of other opiates/analg (0=N/A. 1=Oral, 2=Nasal, 3=Smoking, 4=Non-IV injection, 5=IV)
H6_30# days in past 30 before detox used barbiturates
H6_LT# years regularly used barbiturates
H6_PRBProblem sub: barbiturates (0=No, 1=Yes)
H6_RTRoute of admin of barbiturates (0=N/A. 1=Oral, 2=Nasal, 3=Smoking, 4=Non-IV injection, 5=IV)
H7_30# days used sed/hyp/trnq-last 30 bef det
H7_LT# years regularly used sed/hyp/trnq
H7_PRBProblem sub: sedat/hyp/tranq (0=No, 1=Yes)
H7_RTRoute of admin of sed/hyp/trnq (0=N/A. 1=Oral, 2=Nasal, 3=Smoking, 4=Non-IV injection, 5=IV)
H8_30# days in last 30 bef detox used cocaine
H8_LT# years regularly used cocaine
H8_PRBProblem sub: cocaine (0=No, 1=Yes)
H8_RTRoute of admin of cocaine (0=N/A. 1=Oral, 2=Nasal, 3=Smoking, 4=Non-IV injection, 5=IV)
H9_30# days in last 30 bef detox used amphet
H9_LT# years regularly used amphetamines
H9_PRBProblem sub: amphetamines (0=No, 1=Yes)
H9_RTRoute of admin of amphetamines (0=N/A. 1=Oral, 2=Nasal, 3=Smoking, 4=Non-IV injection, 5=IV)
HOMELESSHomeless-shelter/street past 6 m (0=No, 1=Yes)
HS_GRADHigh school graduate (0=No, 1=Yes)
HTRaw SF-36 health transition item
I1Avg # drinks in last 30 days bef detox
I2Most drank any 1 day in last 30 bef detox
I3On days used heroin, avg # bags used
I4Most bags heroin used any 1 day -- 30 before det
I5Avg $ amt of heroin used per day
I6AOn days used cocaine, avg # bags used
I6BOn days used cocaine, avg # rocks used
I7AMst bgs cocaine use any 1 day-30 bef det
I7BMst rcks cocaine use any 1 day-30 bef det
I8Avg $ amt of cocaine used per day
IMPUL2Inventory of Drug Use Consequences InDUC-2L-Impulse control-Raw (w/0 M23)
IMPULInventory of Drug Use Consequences InDUL-2L-Impulse control-Raw
INDTOT2InDUC-2L-Total drlnC-Raw- w/o M23 and M48
INDTOTInDUC-2LTotal drlnC sore-Raw
INTERInDUC-2L-Interpersonal-Raw
INTRAInDUC-2L-Intrapersonal-Raw
INT_TIME1# of months from baseline to current interview
INT_TIME2# of months from previous to current interview
J10AGet physically sick when stop using heroin (0=No, 1=Yes)
J10BEver use heroin to prevent getting sick (0=No, 1=Yes)
J1Evr don't stop using cocaine when should (0=No, 1=Yes)
J2Ever tried to cut down on cocaine (0=No, 1=Yes)
J3Does cocaine take up a lot of your time (0=No, 1=Yes)
J4Need use > cocaine to get some feeling (0=No, 1=Yes)
J5AGet physically sick when stop using cocaine (0=No, 1=Yes)
J5BEver use cocaine to prevent getting sick (0=No, 1=Yes)
J6Ever don't stop using heroin when should (0=No, 1=Yes)
J7Ever tried to cut down on heroin (0=No, 1=Yes)
J8Does heroin take up a lot of your time (0=No, 1=Yes)
J9Need use > heroin to get some feeling (0=No, 1=Yes)
JAIL_5YRAny jail time past 5 years y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
JAIL_MOSTotal months in jail past 5 years
K1Do you currently smoke cigarettes (1=Yes-every day, 2=Yes-some days, 3=No-former smoker, 4=No-never>100 cigarettes
K2Avg # cigarettes smoked per day
K3Considering quitting cigarettes within next 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
L10Have had blkouts as result of drinkng (0=No, never, 1=Sometimes, 2=Often, 3=Alm evry time drink)
L11Do you carry bottle or keep close by (0=No, 1=Some of the time, 2=Most of the time)
L12After abstin end up drink heavily again (0=No, 1=Sometimes, 2=Almost evry time)
L13Passed out due to drinking-last 12 months (0=No, 1=Once, 2=More than once)
L14Had convuls following period of drinkng (0=No, 1=Once, 2=Several times)
L15Do you drink throughout the day (0=No, 1=Yes)
L16After drinkng heavily was thinkng unclear (0=No, 1=Yes, few hrs, 2=Yes,1-2 days, 3=Yes, many days)
L17D/t drinkng felt heart beat rapidly (0=No, 1=Once, 2=Several times)
L18Do you constntly think about drinkng/alcohol (0=No, 1=Yes)
L19D/t drinkng heard things not there (0=No, 1=Once, 2= Several times)
L1How often drink last time drank (1=To get high/less, 2=To get drunk, 3=To pass out)
L20Had weird/fright sensations when drinkng (0=No, 1=Once or twice, 2=Often)
L21When drinkng felt things rawl not there (0=No, 1=Once, 2=Several times)
L22With respect to blackouts (0=Never had one, 1=Had for <1hr, 2=Had several hrs, 3=Had for day/+)
L23Ever tried to cut down on drinking & failed (0=No, 1=Once, 2=Several times)
L24Do you gulp drinks (0=No, 1=Yes)
L25After taking 1 or 2 drinks can you stop (0=No, 1=Yes)
L2Often have hangovers Sun or Mon mornings (0=No, 1=Yes)
L3Have you had the shakes when sobering (0=No, 1=Sometimes, 2=Alm evry time drink)
L4Do you get physically sick as reslt of drinking (0=No, 1=Sometimes, 2=Alm evry time drink)
L5have you had the DTs (0=No, 1=Once, 2=Several times
L6When drink do you stumble/stagger/weave (0=No, 1=Sometimes, 2=Often)
L7D/t drinkng felt overly hot/sweaty (0=No, 1=Once, 2=Several times)
L8As result of drinkng saw thngs not there (0=No, 1=Once, 2=Several times)
L9Panic because fear not have drink if need it (0=No, 1=Yes)
LINKSTATUSLinked to primary care within 12 months (by administrative record)
M10Using alcohol/1 drug caused > use othr drugs (0=No, 1=Yes)
M11I have been sick/vomited aft alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M12I have been unhappy because of alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M13Lost weight/eaten poorly due to alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M14Fail to do what expected due to alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M15Using alcohol/drugs has helped me to relax (0=No, 1=Yes)
M16Felt guilt/ashamed because of my alcohol drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M17Said/done emarras thngs when on alcohol/drug (0=No, 1=Yes)
M18Personality changed for worse on alcohol/drug (0=No, 1=Yes)
M19Taken foolish risk when using alcohol/drugs (0=No, 1=Yes)
M1Had hangover/felt bad aftr using alcohol/drugs (0=No, 1=Yes)
M20Gotten into trouble because of alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M21Said cruel things while using alcohol/drugs (0=No, 1=Yes)
M22Done impuls thngs regret due to alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M23Gotten in physical fights when use alcohol/drugs (0=No, 1=Yes)
M24My physical health was harmed by alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M25Using alcohol/drug helped me have more + outlook (0=No, 1=Yes)
M26I have had money probs because of my alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M27My love relat harmed due to my alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M28Smoked tobacco more when using alcohol/drugs (0=No, 1=Yes)
M29My physical appearance harmed by alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M2Felt bad about self because of alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M30My family hurt because of my alcohol drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M31Close relationsp damaged due to alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M32Spent time in jail because of my alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M33My sex life suffered due to my alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M34Lost interst in activity due to my alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M35Soc life> enjoyable when using alcohol/drug (0=No, 1=Yes)
M36Spirit/moral life harmed by alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M37Not had kind life want due to alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M38My alcohol/drug use in way of personal growth (0=No, 1=Yes)
M39My alcohol/drug use damaged soc life/reputat (0=No, 1=Yes)
M3Missed days wrk/sch because of alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M40Spent/lost too much $ because alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M41Arrested for DUI of alcohol or oth drugs (0=No, 1=Yes)
M42Arrested for offenses rel to alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M43Lost marriage/love relat due to alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M44Susp/fired/left job/sch due to alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M45I used drugs moderately w/o having probs (0=No, 1=Yes)
M46I have lost a friend due to my alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M47Had an accident while using alcohol/drugs (0=No, 1=Yes)
M48Physically hurt/injured/burned when using alcohol/drugs (0=No, 1=Yes)
M49I injured someone while using alcohol/drugs (0=No, 1=Yes)
M4Fam/frinds worry/compl about alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M50Damaged things/prop when using alcohol/drugs (0=No, 1=Yes)
M5I have enjoyed drinking/using drugs (0=No, 1=Yes)
M6Qual of work suffered because of alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M7Parenting ability harmed by alcohol/drug use (0=No, 1=Yes)
M8Trouble sleeping/nightmares aftr alcohol/drugs (0=No, 1=Yes)
M9Driven motor veh while undr inf alcohol/drugs (0=No, 1=Yes)
MAR_STATMarital status (recode) (0=Married, 1=Not married)
MCSStandardized mental component scale-00
MD_LANGLang prefer to speak to MD (recode) (0=English, 1=Other lang)
MHSF-36 mental health index (0-100)
MMSECMMSEC
N1AMy friends give me the moral support I need (0=No, 1=Yes)
N1BMost people closer to friends than I am (0=No, 1=Yes)
N1CMy friends enjoy hearing what I think (0=No, 1=Yes)
N1DI rely on my friends for emot support (0=No, 1=Yes)
N1EFriend go to when down w/o feel funny later (0=No, 1=Yes)
N1FFrnds and I open re what thnk about things (0=No, 1=Yes)
N1GMy friends sensitive to my pers needs (0=No, 1=Yes)
N1HMy friends good at helping me solve probs (0=No, 1=Yes)
N1Ihave deep sharing relat w/ a # of frnds (0=No, 1=Yes)
N1JWhen confide in frnds makes me uncomfort (0=No, 1=Yes)
N1KMy friends seek me out for companionship (0=No, 1=Yes)
N1LNot have as int relat w/frnds as others (0=No, 1=Yes)
N1MRecent good idea how to do somethng frm frnd (0=No, 1=Yes)
N1NI wish my friends were much different (0=No, 1=Yes)
N2AMy family gives me the moral support I need (0=No, 1=Yes)
N2BGood ideas of how do/make thngs from fam (0=No, 1=Yes)
N2CMost peop closer to their fam than I am (0=No, 1=Yes)
N2DWhen confide make close fam membs uncomf (0=No, 1=Yes)
N2EMy fam enjoys hearing about what I think (0=No, 1=Yes)
N2FMembs of my fam share many of my intrsts (0=No, 1=Yes)
N2GI rely on my fam for emot support (0=No, 1=Yes)
N2HFam memb go to when down w/o feel funny (0=No, 1=Yes)
N2IFam and I open about what thnk about thngs (0=No, 1=Yes)
N2JMy fam is sensitive to my personal needs (0=No, 1=Yes)
N2KFam memb good at helping me solve probs (0=No, 1=Yes)
N2LHave deep sharing relat w/# of fam membs (0=No, 1=Yes)
N2MMakes me uncomf to confide in fam membs (0=No, 1=Yes)
N2NI wish my family were much different (0=No, 1=Yes)
NUM_BARR# of perceived barriers to linkage
NUM_INTERVALSNumber of 6-month intervals from previous to current interview
O1A# people spend tx w/who drink alcohol (1=None, 2= A few, 3=About half, 4= Most, 5=All)
O1B_RECFamily/friends heavy drinkers y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
O1B# people spend tx w/who are heavy drinkrs (1=None, 2= A few, 3=About half, 4= Most, 5=All)
O1C_RECFamily/friends use drugs y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
O1C# people spend tx w/who use drugs (1=None, 2= A few, 3=About half, 4= Most, 5=All)
O1D_RECFamily/fiends support abst. y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
O1D# peop spend tx w/who supprt your abstin (1=None, 2= A few, 3=About half, 4= Most, 5=All)
O2_RECLive-in partner drinks/drugs y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
O2Does live-in part/spouse drink/use drugs (0=No, 1=Yes, 2=N/A)
P1APhysical abuse/assault by family members/person I know (0=No, 1=Yes, 7=Not sure)
P1BAge first physically assaulted by person I know
P1CPhysically assaulted by person I know-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
P2APhysical abuse/assault by stranger (0=No, 1=Yes, 7=Not sure)
P2BAge first physically assaulted by stranger
P2CPhysically assaulted by stranger-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
P3Using drugs/alcohol when physically assaulted (1=Don't know, 2=Never, 3=Some cases, 4=Most cases, 5=All cases, 9=Never assaulted)
P4Person who physically assaulted you was using alcohol/drugs (1=Don't know, 2=Never, 3=Some cases, 4=Most cases, 5=All cases, 9=Never assaulted)
P5ASexual abuse/assault by family member/person you know (0=No, 1= Yes, 7=Not sure)
P5BAge first sexually assaulted by person you know
P5CSexually assaulted by person you know-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
P6ASexual abuse/assault by stranger (0=No, 1=Yes, 7=Not sure)
P6BAge first sexually assaulted by stranger
P6CSexually assaulted by stranger-last 6 months (0=No, 1=Yes)
P7Using drugs/alcohol when sexually assaulted (1=Don't know, 2=Never, 3=Some cases, 4=Most cases, 5=All cases, 9=Never assaulted)
P8Person who sexually assaulted you using alcohol/drugs (1=Don't know, 2=Never, 3=Some cases, 4=Most cases, 5=All cases, 9=Never assaulted)
PCP_IDa numeric vector
PCSStandardized physical component scale-00
PC_REC7Primary cared received: Linked & # visits (0=Not linked, 1=Linked, 1 visit, 2=Linked, 2 visits, 3=Linked, 3 visits, 4=Linked, 4 visits, 5= Linked, 5 visits, 6=Linked, 6+visits)
PC_RECPrimary care received: Linked & # visits (0=Not linked, 1=Linked, 1 visit, 2=Linked, 2+ visits)
PFSF-36 physical functioning (0-100)
PHSXABUSAny abuse (0=No, 1=Yes)
PHYABUSEPhysical abuse-stranger or family (0=No, 1=Yes)
PHYS2InDUC-2L-Physical 9Raw (w/o M48)
PHYSInDUC-2L-Physical-Raw
POLYSUBPolysubstance abuser y/n (0=No, 1=Yes)
PREV_TIMEPrevious interview time
PRIMLANGFirst language (recode) (0=English, 1=Other lang)
PRIMSUB2First drug of choice (no marijuana) (0=None, 1=Alcohol, 2=Cocaine, 3=Heroin, 4=Barbituates, 5=Benzos, 6=Marijuana, 7=Methadone, 8=Opiates)
PRIM_SUBFirst drug of choice (0=None, 1=Alcohol, 2=Cocaine, 3=Heroin, 4=Barbituates, 5=Benzos, 6=Marijuana, 7=Methadone, 8=Opiates)
PSS_FAPerceived social support-family
PSS_FRPerceived social support-friends
Q10How would you describe yourself (0=Straight, 1=Gay/bisexual)
Q11# men had sex w/in past 6 months (0=0 men, 1=1 man, 2=2-3 men, 3=4+ men
Q12# women had sex w/in past 6 months (0=0 women, 1=1woman, 2=2-3 women, 3=4+ women
Q13# times had sex In past 6 months (0=Never, 1=Few times or less, 2=Few times/month, 3=Once or more/week)
Q14How often had sex to get drugs-last 6 months (0=Never, 1=Few times or less, 2=Few times/month, 3=Once or more/week)
Q15How often given drugs to have sex-last 6 months (0=Never, 1=Few times or less, 2=Few times/month, 3=Once or more/week)
Q16How often were you paid for sex-last 6 months (0=Never, 1=Few times or less, 2=Few times/month, 3=Once or more/week)
Q17How often you pay pers for sex-last 6 months (0=Never, 1=Few times or less, 2=Few times/month, 3=Once or more/week)
Q18How often use condoms during sex=last 6 months (0=No sex/always, 1=Most of the time, 2=Some of the time, 3=None of the time)
Q19Condoms are too much of a hassle to use (1=Strongly disagree, 2=Di
Eligible subjects were adults, who spoke Spanish or English, reported alcohol, heroin or cocaine as their first or second drug of choice, resided in proximity to the primary care clinic to which they would be referred or were homeless. Patients with established primary care relationships they planned to continue, significant dementia, specific plans to leave the Boston area that would prevent research participation, failure to provide contact information for tracking purposes, or pregnancy were excluded.
Subjects were interviewed at baseline during their detoxification stay and follow-up interviews were undertaken every 6 months for 2 years. A variety of continuous, count, discrete, and survival time predictors and outcomes were collected at each of these five occasions.
This dataset is a superset of the HELPmiss and HELPrct datasets which include far fewer variables. Full details of the survey instruments are available at the following link.
Samet JH, Larson MJ, Horton NJ, Doyle K, Winter M, and Saitz R. Linking alcohol and drug-dependent adults to primary medical care: A randomized controlled trial of a multi-disciplinary health intervention in a detoxification unit. Addiction, 2003; 98(4):509-516.
HELPrct, and HELPmiss.