Substance dependence and level of treatment need among recently-incarcerated prisoners.
This study assessed both prevalence rates of substance dependence and level of treatment need among recently-incarcerated prisoners in a southeastern state. Participants were 752 consecutive admissions to the state prison system in 2002. They were administered the 93-item Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI). The results indicated that approximately 72% of participants met criteria for substance dependence and 46% of participants met criteria for prison-based residential treatment. The results of this study can be used to inform allocation of prison-based treatment resources.
Alcohol/Drug Council of North Carolina Durham, North Carolina 27707, USA. jrb@alcoholdrughelp.org
Jennifer L
JL
Rounds-Bryant
Lattie
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Baker
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D039721:Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015995:Prevalence; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015144:Southeastern United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*