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Mental and Substance Use Disorders among Adult Men on Probation or Parole: Some Success against a Persistent Challenge

Researchers found the study found that probationers and parolees were more likely than the general population to receive some mental health treatment. However, they were also more likely to report an unmet need for mental health treatment. The rate of probationers and parolees with mental disorders who accessed treatment or reported an unmet treatment remained unchanged over the years the study covered. Researchers also found significantly lower rates of substance abuse disorders among probationers and parolees in 2009 compared to previous years. At the same time the percentage of parolees who received substance abuse treatment increased. The study also found the rate of probationers and parolees who reported an unmet need for substance abuse treatment was lower in 2009 than in previous years.

Available online

http://oas.samhsa.gov/

Author(s)

Thomas E. Feucht and Joseph Gfroerer

Date

9/15/11

Publisher

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration