Further Links to CARS Implementation
The BASIS: What influences DUI?
Research: Psychiatric comorbidity among first-time and repeat DUI offenders
The BASIS: Special Series on DUI
Repeat DUI offenders often have underlying mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and antisocial behavior, that contribute to their behavior. Traditional education-based programs may not address these complexities. Comprehensive assessment and treatment strategies, like the Computerized Assessment and Referral System (CARS), a
Repeat DUI offenders often have underlying mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and antisocial behavior, that contribute to their behavior. Traditional education-based programs may not address these complexities. Comprehensive assessment and treatment strategies, like the Computerized Assessment and Referral System (CARS), are essential for identifying and addressing these co-occurring disorders to effectively reduce recidivism. (Source)
The BASIS: Special Series on DUI
Research: Psychiatric comorbidity among first-time and repeat DUI offenders
The BASIS: Special Series on DUI
In 1982, President Reagan launched National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week to combat over 25,000 annual substance-related crash fatalities, a figure reduced to 10,000 by 2017. Drunk and drugged driving remains a complex issue requiring evidence-based solutions, as studies show repeat offenders often face psychological comorbidit
In 1982, President Reagan launched National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week to combat over 25,000 annual substance-related crash fatalities, a figure reduced to 10,000 by 2017. Drunk and drugged driving remains a complex issue requiring evidence-based solutions, as studies show repeat offenders often face psychological comorbidities and impaired decision-making skills. Addressing these challenges may involve mental health screenings and integrated treatment approaches, as highlighted in research on decision-making, risky behaviors, substance dependencies, and the role of prescription drugs. An editorial by Dr. Sarah Nelson emphasizes mental health's role in reducing DUI recidivism.
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Latest Research: Evaluating the CARS Screener
Research: Psychiatric comorbidity among first-time and repeat DUI offenders
Research: Psychiatric comorbidity among first-time and repeat DUI offenders
The Computerized Assessment and Referral System (CARS) Screener is a tool designed to help DUI programs address barriers to psychiatric disorder screening. Analyzing data from 381 DUI offenders in Massachusetts and the National Comorbidity Survey-Replication (N = 9,282), the study found that the CARS Screener demonstrates high sensitivity
The Computerized Assessment and Referral System (CARS) Screener is a tool designed to help DUI programs address barriers to psychiatric disorder screening. Analyzing data from 381 DUI offenders in Massachusetts and the National Comorbidity Survey-Replication (N = 9,282), the study found that the CARS Screener demonstrates high sensitivity and specificity in identifying various psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and PTSD. This tool provides DUI programs with an effective method to better understand and address the mental health challenges of their clients, potentially reducing criminal re-offense vulnerability associated with psychiatric comorbidities.
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Research: Psychiatric comorbidity among first-time and repeat DUI offenders
Research: Psychiatric comorbidity among first-time and repeat DUI offenders
Research: Psychiatric comorbidity among first-time and repeat DUI offenders
Driving under the influence is a major public health issue, with psychiatric comorbidity more common among DUI offenders. This study compared first-time and repeat DUI offenders using the CARS screener. Results showed repeat offenders were significantly more likely to screen positive for psychiatric disorders, with an average of 6.3 lifet
Driving under the influence is a major public health issue, with psychiatric comorbidity more common among DUI offenders. This study compared first-time and repeat DUI offenders using the CARS screener. Results showed repeat offenders were significantly more likely to screen positive for psychiatric disorders, with an average of 6.3 lifetime disorders and 3.3 past-year disorders, compared to 3.7 and 1.9 for first-time offenders. Repeat offenders exhibited more severe and widespread psychiatric issues. Further research is needed to explore whether psychiatric comorbidities in first-time offenders predict re-offense, highlighting the potential value of early mental health screening.
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