Illicit substance use after release from prison among formerly incarcerated primary care patients: a cross-sectional study

Illicit substance use after release from prison among formerly incarcerated primary care patients: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background More than 80% of people in jail or prison report having used illicit substances in their lifetimes. After release from incarceration, resumption of substance use carries risks, including parole revocation, exacerbation of mental health conditions, transmission of infectious disea...

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Main Authors: Adam Chamberlain, Sylviah Nyamu, Jenerius Aminawung, Emily A. Wang, Shira Shavit, Aaron D. Fox
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Addiction Science & Clinical Practice
Subjects:
Illicit substance use
Incarceration
Primary care
Transitions Clinics
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13722-019-0136-6

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