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Psychiatric Disorders and Crime in the US Population: Results From the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions Wave III.

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Abstract
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Current knowledge regarding the intersection of psychiatric disorders and crime in the United States is limited to psychiatric, forensic, and youth samples. This study presents nationally representative data on the relationship of DSM-5 psychiatric disorders, comorbid substance and mental health disorders, and multimorbidity (number of disorders) with criminal behavior and justice involvement among non-institutionalized US adults.

Year of Publication
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2019
Journal
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The Journal of clinical psychiatry
Volume
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80
Issue
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2
Date Published
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2019
ISSN Number
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0160-6689
URL
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http://www.psychiatrist.com/JCP/article/Pages/2019/v80/18m12317.aspx
DOI
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10.4088/JCP.18m12317
Short Title
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J Clin Psychiatry
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