The status of psychologists' training about and treatment of substance-abusing clients.
A random survey of 1,200 psychologists (with a 62% response rate) indicated that most psychologists (91%) are to some degree involved in clinical practice with substance abusers, although most have no formal education (74%) or training (54%) in substance abuse. Relevant recommendations are made.
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California School of Professional Psychology, Alameda 94501, USA.
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D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D006801:Humans; D011584:Psychology / Q000193:education*; D011897:Random Allocation; D012958:Societies, Scientific / Q000592:standards*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires