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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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Department/Agency
  • Correctional Service Canada. Research Branch.
TitleApplication of technological advances in the assessment and treatment of addiction in corrections : a systematic review / M. Amlung ... [et al.].
Series title
  • Research report ; no. R-421
Publication typeMonograph - View Master Record
Language[English]
Other language editions[French]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • "November 2018."
  • Issued also in French under title: Revue systématique de la mise en application des avancées technologiques dans l'évaluation et le traitement des toxicomanies dans les services correctionnels.
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Publishing information
  • Ottawa : Correctional Service of Canada, 2018.
Author / Contributor
  • Amlung, M.
Descriptionv, 56 p.
Catalogue number
  • PS83-3/421E-PDF
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