Treating Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Disorders Among Jail Inmates

Treating Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Disorders Among Jail Inmates

Treatment adaptation and implementation study for adult jail inmates with co-occurring substance use disorders.

We will adapt dual-diagnosis motivational interviewing and integrated group therapy for jail inmates with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders and to evaluate the feasibility of implementing the adapted interventions and associated research and communication protocols.

Inclusion Criteria:

• (1) drug or alcohol abuse or dependence and SMI (major depressive disorder; depressive disorder not otherwise specified [NOS]; bipolar disorder I, II, or NOS; schizophrenia spectrum disorder; schizoaffective disorder; schizophreniform disorder; brief psychotic disorder; delusional disorder; or psychotic disorder NOS);
• (2) resident of Wake County and detained in The Jail;
• (3) >18 years of age; (4) able to speak/read English; and (5) able to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

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