Effects of Assertion Training within Context of a Multi-Modal Alcoholism Treatment Program for Employed Alcoholics

Of 101 alcoholic subjects participating in an intensive 3-wk. program, 56 received assertion training and 45 did not. All subjects were asked to take part in a 1-yr. follow-up program, during which data were collected on drinking behavior, work performance, job retention, and psychological functioning. Subjects who received assertion training achieved better results on all 4 outcome measures. While several recent studies have suggested that specific treatment procedures have little effect on outcome, this study indicates that assertion training in a comprehensive program significantly improves outcome.