Substance misuse is common among patients in the forensic mental health system, and this complicates their recovery and community reintegration.

A semi-structured manualized treatment program (SSMTP) is showing promise for treating patients who misuse drugs and alcohol and have multiple mental disorders in a forensic mental health setting. Research has found that SSMTP increased recognition of a problem and steps taken toward substance use cessation in this population. However, the program may be more effective for some substances than others.

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