Application of technological advances in the assessment and treatment of addiction in corrections : a systematic review / M. Amlung ... [et al.].: PS83-3/421E-PDF
"Substance use disorders are highly prevalent among offenders in the criminal justice system, with estimates as high as 70-80% in Canada. This report summarizes innovative applications of technology to assess and treat addictive disorders among offenders in the criminal justice system, with a focus on impulse control deficits. Impulse control is a multi-faceted construct that includes the ability to inhibit inappropriate responses, to delay gratification, and to avoid making risky choices. A wealth of validated computerized measures of impulsive behaviour have been employed in research with offenders"--Executive summary, p. iii.
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| Title | Application of technological advances in the assessment and treatment of addiction in corrections : a systematic review / M. Amlung ... [et al.]. |
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| Publication type | Monograph - View Master Record |
| Language | [English] |
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| Description | v, 56 p. |
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