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  • Criminology
  • Addiction Medicine

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  • Alcohol misuse is a significant global public health issue.
  • A strong correlation exists between alcohol consumption and criminal activity.
  • Offenders exhibit a higher prevalence of alcohol-related problems compared to the general population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and nature of Alcohol Use Disorders (AUDs) among adult males on remand in a Scottish prison.
  • To address the public health and economic impact of alcohol-related crime in Scotland.

Main Methods:

  • The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) screening tool was employed.
  • All newly remanded adult male prisoners were screened over a two-week period.

Main Results:

  • A high prevalence of alcohol problems was observed, with 73% of the sample identified as having an AUD.
  • Within the sample, 43% scored positive for possible alcohol dependence.

Conclusions:

  • This research is the first to exclusively examine a remand prisoner population.
  • The findings indicate a substantial unmet need for alcohol interventions in this demographic.
  • The criminal justice system presents a unique opportunity for identifying and treating AUDs in this hard-to-reach group.