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  • Title: Sociological, social psychological, and psychopathological correlates of substance use disorders in the U.S. jail population.
    Author: Kerridge BT.
    Journal: Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol; 2009 Apr; 53(2):168-90. PubMed ID: 18258992.
    Abstract:
    The objective of this study was to examine sociological, social psychological, and psychopathological correlates of substance abuse disorders in a nationally representative sample of jail inmates. Criminal history and clinical factors most strongly differentiated convicted inmates with and without substance use disorders regardless of current index offense. Policy implications are discussed in terms of targeting antisocial attitudes and peer associations and more effective clinical treatments for substance use disorders among the inmate population. High rates of co-occurring depression symptoms and anger dyscontrol found among inmates with substance use disorders in this study underscore the need for assessment and evaluation of specialized programs for co-occurring disorders and anger management programs among U.S. inmates.
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