title: Assessment and Treatment for Persons with Coexisting Ability and Substance Use Issues: A Review and Analysis of the Literature.
abstract: Persons with ability issues are at considerably higher risk to develop substance use problems when compared to the general population. Yet, little is known about the current status of substance use treatment for this population. A comprehensive search of the literature revealed a need for (a) population-specific instruments for screening and assessment of the use of alcohol and drugs, including the misuse of prescription medication; (b) tailored treatment methods and individualized treatment plans that meet diverse literacy or cognitive needs;
authors.affiliation: a Faculty of Social Work , University of Regina , Regina , Saskatchewan , Canada.
authors.forename: Gabriela
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Novotna
authors.affiliation: a Faculty of Social Work , University of Regina , Regina , Saskatchewan , Canada.
authors.forename: Randy
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Johner
authors.affiliation: b Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region , Wascana Rehabilitation Centre , Regina , Saskatchewan , Canada.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McCarron
authors.affiliation: a Faculty of Social Work , University of Regina , Regina , Saskatchewan , Canada.
authors.forename: Nuelle
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Novik
authors.affiliation: a Faculty of Social Work , University of Regina , Regina , Saskatchewan , Canada.
authors.forename: Bonnie
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Jeffery
authors.affiliation: a Faculty of Social Work , University of Regina , Regina , Saskatchewan , Canada.
authors.forename: Meagan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.affiliation: c Department of English , University of Regina , Regina , Saskatchewan , Canada.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D015897:Comorbidity; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D018570:Risk Assessment; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States
keywords: Ability issues; addiction; assessment; integrative literature review; service provider training; substance use; treatment access; treatment availability