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Substance abuse and the prison population: A three-year study by Columbia University reveals widespread substance abuse among offender population.

Authors :
Belenko, Steven
Peugh, Jordon
Califano Jr., Joseph A.
Usdansky, Margaret
Foster, Susan E.
Source :
Corrections Today. Oct98, Vol. 60 Issue 6, p82. 9p. 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Reveals the prevalence of substance abuse among prisoners in the United States as studied by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA). Details on the prison population; Statistical data on the number of offenders involved in the issue; Treatment of substance abuse.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01902563
Volume :
60
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Corrections Today
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
1317691