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ERIC Number: EJ459060
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-1055-3835
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Neurocognitive Defects and Their Impact on Substance Abuse Treatment.
Fals-Stewart, William
Journal of Addictions and Offender Counseling, v13 n2 p46-57 Apr 1993
Examined prevalence of cognitive deficits in substance abusers (n=108) referred by criminal justice system to complete treatment in drug-free therapeutic community. Findings revealed that substance abusers with neuropsychological deficits were more likely to be removed from program for failure to follow rules and ultimately stayed in residence fewer days than other patients. (NB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Neurological Impairments, Outcomes of Treatment, Prisoners, Substance Abuse
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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