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Open Access
01-12-2015 | Meeting abstract
Staying safe in the community: adaptation of WaySafe to help probationers make better decisions about their health risks
Authors:
Wayne EK Lehman, Jennifer Pankow, Kevin Knight, Grace A Rowan, Julie Gray
Published in:
Addiction Science & Clinical Practice
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Special Issue 1/2015
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Excerpt
Transition from incarceration to the community is a critical time for offenders, especially those with substance abuse problems. Many succumb to temptation to return to drug use and possibly risky needle sharing, and engaging in risky sex activities. This critical time period entails substantial health risks for the offender as well as significant risks to public health. …