Abstract
This study examined the prevalence of substance use and mental disorder profiles in a sample of mental health self-help attendees. Findings demonstrate that the rates of these disorders are equivalent to or exceed those found in clinical and community samples. Implications for the role that self-help agencies play in the lives of vulnerable individuals, as well as the justification for increased funding from drug and alcohol treatment sources, are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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California / epidemiology
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
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Female
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Health Status
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Hospitalization / statistics & numerical data
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Humans
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Male
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Mental Disorders / diagnosis
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Mental Disorders / epidemiology*
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Mental Disorders / therapy
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Mental Health Services / statistics & numerical data*
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Prevalence
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Self-Help Groups / statistics & numerical data*
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Social Support
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Substance-Related Disorders / diagnosis
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Substance-Related Disorders / epidemiology*
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Substance-Related Disorders / therapy
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Time Factors