Substance Abuse and Prison Recidivism: Themes From Qualitative Interviews |
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| Authors: | Lindsay A Phillips |
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| Institution: | 1. Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Coatesville, Pennsylvania.;2. Psychology Department, Albright College. |
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| Abstract: | This qualitative analysis explores the role of substance abuse in reentry from prison to society. Participants who recidivated (N = 20) in an urban prison system identified substance abuse as their primary reason for recidivism. Treatment implications are discussed. |
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