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Medicalizing the drug war.

D H Fishbein1

  • 1Department of Criminal Justice, University of Baltimore, MD 21201.

Behavioral Sciences & the Law
|July 1, 1991
PubMed
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Understanding drug and alcohol abuse in criminal offenders requires early detection and comprehensive treatment. Addressing underlying psychological and social dysfunctions can prevent serious abuse and reduce relapse rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychopharmacology
  • Neuroscience
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Drug and alcohol abuse are prevalent among criminal offenders.
  • Underlying psychological, psychiatric, and social dysfunctions often precede substance abuse.
  • Antisocial behavior is linked to the exacerbation of drug abuse in vulnerable populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the implications of psychopharmacology findings for managing drug and alcohol abuse in criminal offenders.
  • To examine the biological, psychological, and social mechanisms influencing substance abuse.
  • To propose an integrated approach for preventing and treating drug abuse.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent findings in psychopharmacology and substance abuse research.
  • Analysis of the interplay between antisocial behavior, risk factors, and drug abuse.

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  • Examination of early detection and treatment strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Drugs of abuse reinforce usage by affecting pleasure centers in the brain.
    • Pre-existing psychological and social dysfunctions increase vulnerability to chronic substance abuse.
    • Multiple risk factors contribute to the co-development of criminality and drug abuse.

    Conclusions:

    • Early detection and comprehensive treatment of underlying disorders are crucial for prevention and relapse reduction.
    • Pharmacological treatments can enhance the success of conventional substance abuse therapies.
    • A scientific, medicalized approach to drug abuse is essential for effective intervention.