Citation

Deitch D, Koutsenok I, Ruiz A. J. Psychoactive Drugs 2000; 32(4): 391-397.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla 92037, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Haight-Ashbury Publications in association with the Haight-Ashbury Free Medical Clinic)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11210201

Abstract

The focus of this article is criminal drug users and their changing behavior. Two important considerations are addressed within this topic. First, an overview of drug use is given, including a brief historical perspective on its treatment as well as its implications on crime. The article also discusses why substance abuse treatment in the criminal population is necessary and on what scale. Specifically, the etiology of the relationship between crime, violence and substance abuse is explored. It then delves into what has worked and what hasn't. Finally, recommendations are made regarding where the research indicates we should go from here.

Language: en