Standardized assessment of substance-related, other psychiatric, and comorbid disorders among probationers
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The predominance of alcohol- and substance-related disorders in a random sample of 627 adult probationers in Illinois is examined. Results showed that probationers had significantly higher rates of psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders compared with persons in the general population.
Publication Name: International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0306-624X
Year: 2003
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The effectiveness of rehabilitation with persistently violent male prisoners
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This article discusses the effectiveness of an aggression treatment program for the mentally ill in Texas. Topics include a brief history of prison health care, rehabilitation strategies, and behavioral treatment.
Publication Name: International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0306-624X
Year: 2000
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Helping the mentally ill in jails adjust to community life: a description of a postrelease ACT program and its clients
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This article discusses the quantity and quality of psychological treatment in the criminal system. Topics include the prevalence of mentally ill persons in jail and an evaluation of treatment programs.
Publication Name: International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0306-624X
Year: 2000
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