RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Advances in Substance Abuse Treatment
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2009
FD SAGE Publications
VO 9
IS 3
SP 11
OP 13
DO 10.1177/155989770903003
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/9/3/11.abstract
AB Alcohol use disorders present a widespread and serious public health problem in the United States. The disparity between the prevalence of this disorder and the number of persons who receive treatment indicates a huge gap in terms of evidence-based care. Likewise, individuals with psychiatric illness, particularly those with severe disorders, have rates of smoking addiction that are 2 to 3 times higher than the general population. This article discusses advances in alcohol and tobacco dependence.