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The Prevalence of Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders in the Criminal Justice System

Having a substance abuse disorder is related to a higher likelihood of having a co-occurring mental illness. Similarly, having a mental illness increases the probability of having a co-occurring substance abuse disorder. This paper details the occurrences of both disorders in the nation's jails, prisons, and community corrections agencies. Accession Number: 013914

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