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Peer reviewedFord, Lucy; And Others – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1991
Differences in service utilization and community adjustment between community mental health clients with and without substance abuse disorders were studied for 144 outpatients, 37 percent of whom had dual diagnoses (substance abuse and another disorder). The association of dual diagnosis with poor service use and adjustment is discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adults, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Community Programs
