Rates of persons with disabilities in alcohol/other drug treatment in Canada
Abstract
This study assessed the presence of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in a nationally representative sample of substance abuse treatment facilities in Canada. A stratified sample of 43 treatment centers in each of the 13 provinces and territories provided details of the number of PWDs in their caseloads during the year prior to survey. Findings indicate that, as a group, PWDs represented only 10.23% of all clients served during the prior year. PWD participation in treatment was unrelated to either the location or the primary type of service offered by the responding facilities. Given the size of the PWD population in Canada and the likely substance abuse rates by such individuals, this was less than anticipated. Implications for future research are provided.
Publication Title
Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly
Recommended Citation
West, S., Graham, C., & Cifu, D. (2009). Rates of persons with disabilities in alcohol/other drug treatment in Canada. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 27 (3), 253-264. https://doi.org/10.1080/07347320903008158
