Substance Abuse, Unemployment Problems, and the Disparities in Mental Health Services in the Appalachian Southwest Region
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2168332 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gwendolyn B Thornton, Krystal Deitz-Allyn |
| Year | 2010 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 939-951 |
| Publication date | 2010-11-03 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1091-1359 • E-ISSN: 1540-3556 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10911359.2010.516690 |
| OpenAlex | W2065232398 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 3 |
Alcohol and drug abuse is becoming a growing economic and social problem in the Appalachian region. The aim of this study is to shed light on the characteristics of individuals who sought free health care services in the Appalachian southwest Virginia region and who are facing the challenges of unemployment and substance abuse problems and are in need of health care and mental health services. This descriptive exploratory study is based on a sample of 139 individuals (61.9% women) who attended the Remote Area Medical Expedition in Wise County, Virginia, July25 to 28, 2005. The results of this study show that there is a strong relationship between problems with unemployment and substance abuse in the southwest Virginia region. The disparities in substance abuse and mental health care services are also addressed, and implications for policy, research, and practice are suggested
Economic growth · Environmental health · Exploratory research · Health care · Mental health · Psychiatry · Social science · Sociology · Substance abuse · Unemployment · Employment and Welfare Studies · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Psychology · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
| Citations per year | 0.33 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2014 - 2026 (13) |
| Highly cited | No |