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Nursing in prisons. Fighting addiction in prisons

R Burrows

    Nursing Times
    |June 15, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary

    Nurses can help prisoners avoid illicit drug use during and after incarceration. This paper details various interventions for healthcare staff to support prisoner rehabilitation and reduce drug-related harm.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Criminology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Illicit drug use is a significant issue within correctional facilities.
    • Substance abuse among prisoners poses risks to individual health and community safety post-release.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline strategies for nurses and healthcare staff to prevent illicit drug use in prisoners.
    • To provide a framework for choosing appropriate interventions based on client needs.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature and best practices in correctional healthcare.
    • Categorization of interventions by complexity and applicability.

    Main Results:

    • A spectrum of interventions is available to healthcare professionals.
    • Strategies range from basic to advanced, adaptable to individual prisoner circumstances.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses play a crucial role in mitigating drug-related harm in the prison population.
    • Tailored interventions can improve outcomes for prisoners during and after their sentence.

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