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Substance abuse and criminality.

R Sinha1, C Easton

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06511, USA. rajita.sinha@yale.edu

The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
|January 19, 2000
PubMed
Summary

This review examines the link between substance abuse and crime, highlighting key factors in forensic evaluations. It covers the epidemiology, clinical aspects, and diagnostic challenges in assessing substance use disorders in legal contexts.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Substance abuse and criminal activity are increasingly interconnected.
  • Understanding this association is crucial for legal and clinical settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current research on the substance abuse-crime link.
  • To provide an overview of forensic substance abuse evaluations.
  • To discuss diagnostic and etiological considerations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of epidemiological, clinical, and diagnostic studies.
  • Analysis of the association between specific substances and crime.
  • Examination of pharmacological effects and psychopathology.

Main Results:

  • Substance abuse is significantly associated with various types of crime.
  • Pharmacological effects and co-occurring psychopathology influence this relationship.
  • Differentiating substance abuse from criminality requires careful evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • Forensic evaluations must address the complex interplay between substance abuse and criminal behavior.
  • Key components of a forensic substance abuse assessment are essential for accurate diagnosis and legal proceedings.

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