Publications by authors named "Amanda von Horn"
Fiduciary assignment as a potential intervention for substance use disorder: a retrospective chart review.
Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Veterans with substance use disorders sometimes misallocate their disability payments on drugs/alcohol; assigning fiduciaries aims to enhance their quality of life by managing these funds better.
- - A study reviewed 50 veterans post-fiduciary assignment, finding increased employment rates and mixed results in substance use patterns: fewer positives for heroin but more for fentanyl.
- - While there were some signs of improved adherence to mental health services and hospitalization rates after fiduciary assignment, the overall clinical benefit of the intervention remains unclear and needs further research.