High Proportion Of French Prisoners Suffer From Psychiatric Disorders And Substance Abuse

Posted by on November 15th, 2008 at 06:00am

Substance abuse disorders (SUDs) and other psychiatric disorders are common among prison populations. A dual diagnosis (DD) refers to a co-existing SUD and any Axis I disorder, such as depression, schizophrenia, or social phobia. A new study has not only confirmed DD among prisoners in France, but has also found that it is a major risk factor for suicide.

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