Severe mental illness and addictions: assessment considerations
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Empirical literature on substance use assessment for individuals with severe mental illness are analyzed. It is argued that the best tools for screening are collateral information sources such as friends, family and treatment providers. It is also shown that the diagnosis of comorbid disorders is made difficult by sources of uncertainty including insufficient abstinence to rule out substance-induced symptoms and poor memory. The appropriate outcome measures for substance abuse and treatment planning are discussed.
Publication Name: Addictive Behaviors
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0306-4603
Year: 1998
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Do indigenous helpers foster smoking cessation in adult smokers?
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Application of transtheoretic model for analysis of roles played by buddies and helpers in cessation of smoking and tobacco consumption by adult smokers is described.
Publication Name: Addictive Behaviors
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0306-4603
Year: 2006
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