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Antisocial personality and substance abuse disorders.
J J Collins1, W E Schlenger, B K Jordan
1Center for Social Research and Policy Analysis, Research Triangle Institute, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
The Bulletin of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASP) is linked to substance abuse in male inmates. Substance abuse appears to worsen ASP symptoms and is more common in white inmates with ASP.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Criminology
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASP) is a recognized mental health condition.
- Substance abuse, including drug and alcohol disorders, is prevalent in correctional populations.
- Understanding the comorbidity between ASP and substance abuse is crucial for effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASP) and co-occurring drug and alcohol disorders.
- To identify demographic differences in the comorbidity of ASP and substance abuse.
- To explore how substance abuse impacts ASP symptomatology.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS).
- Analyzed a sample of 1,149 male prison inmates.
- Employed linear canonical discriminant function analysis to examine diagnostic relationships.
Main Results:
- Found significant differences in ASP diagnoses related to substance abuse comorbidity.
- White inmates were more likely than nonwhite inmates to have both ASP and substance abuse diagnoses.
- Substance abuse appeared to exacerbate symptoms of ASP.
Conclusions:
- The comorbidity of ASP and substance abuse is significant in male prison inmates.
- Demographic factors, such as race, are associated with this comorbidity.
- Substance abuse may intensify ASP symptoms, necessitating integrated treatment approaches.