Chapter
A Semi-Structured Manualized Treatment Program (SSMTP) for Substance Abuse
Abstract
Substance misuse constitutes a major public mental health problem that is intricately linked with the law and criminal behavior. Compared to the general population, the prevalence rate of substance misuse is remarkably high among individuals in the forensic psychiatry system and has negative ramifications if unaddressed. Serious consequences (e.g., mental status decompensation, violence, recidivism, elopement, readmission, inability to …
Authors
Olagunju AT; Li A; Oliveira-Picado C; Sheridan P; Chaimowitz GA
Book title
Innovative Treatment Approaches in Forensic and Correctional Settings
Pagination
pp. 11-25
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
March 18, 2024
DOI
10.4324/9781003360926-3