Genesis of change
Substance use treatment for forensic patients with mental health concerns
Bibliographic Data
Substance use disorders are highly prevalent among forensic patients. They are associated with many challenges for patients with these problems, including their ability to rehabilitate and successfully move through secure forensic mental health services, as well as increasing risk for recidivism. Traditionally, forensic services have been more adept at focusing on and treating the primary mental health diagnosis alone and have been less likely to prioritise this co‐occurring patient need. Opportunities exist to foster effective treatment strategies for substance use disorders, and past research has produced positive outcomes among forensic patients in studies in both Australia and the UK to navigate a new course for patients with these problems. By providing empirically validated, co‐produced and culturally competent treatment responses, forensic patients living with substance use disorders will have the opportunity to significantly improve their wellbeing and progress through the system. They will also be more prepared and equipped to face challenges upon discharge into the community, including increased availability of alcohol and other drugs, social stigma and barriers to employment. Moreover, by prioritising effective substance use treatment programs during inpatient rehabilitation, services can reduce the levels of post‐discharge recidivism
Forensic psychiatry · Forensic science · Mental health · Physical therapy · Psychiatry · Recidivism · Substance abuse · Substance use · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Psychology · Schizophrenia research and treatment · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes · Rehabilitation
Relation of the therapeutic alliance with outcome and other variables
Coproduction of healthcare service
The alliance in adult psychotherapy
The association between perceived stigma and substance use disorder treatment outcomes
Schizophrenia and Violence
The reciprocal lagged effects of substance use and recidivism in a prisoner reentry context
Substance Abuse and Excessive Mortality Among Forensic Psychiatric Patients
A Substance Use Treatment Programme for Mentally Ill Forensic Patients in an Australian Setting
Violence and mental illness
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| Citation span | 2021 - 2021 (1) |
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