The Prevalence of Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders in the Criminal Justice System

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The Prevalence of Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders in the Criminal Justice System

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• National GAINS Center (Delmar, NY)

Sponsor(s)

• National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC)
• U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (Washington, DC)
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Published 1997. 2 pages.

Related Topics

• Co-occurring disorders (Offender Services)
• Co-occurring disorders (Special Offenders)
• Community based corrections (Offender Management)
• Criminal justice system (Justice System)
• Drug treatment (Offender Services)
• Jails (Offender Management)
• Prisons (Offender Management)

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