The effects of negative childhood experiences on the severity of mental and substance abuse disorders and recidivism

Overcrowded prisons are a growing problem in the United States. Currently, California prisons are over capacity 85%. Substance abuse increases the likelihood of criminality, for half of state prisoners admitted to being under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of their offense(s). A large...

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Autor principal: Gabriel, Christie Lynn (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2009
En:Año: 2009
Acceso en línea: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Sumario:Overcrowded prisons are a growing problem in the United States. Currently, California prisons are over capacity 85%. Substance abuse increases the likelihood of criminality, for half of state prisoners admitted to being under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of their offense(s). A large portion of these individuals, once incarcerated, is also diagnosed with a mental illness. By researching dually diagnosed inmates who were participating in a 90-day in-custody treatment program, this study focuses on how negative family and school experiences become major contributors to adult mental and substance abuse disorders and criminality