Citation

Juszczak D, Talarowska M. Pol. Merkuriusz Lek. 2009; 27(159): 213-215.

Vernacular Title

Charakterystyka sprawcow przestepstw naduzywajacych alkoholu w swietle analizy

Affiliation

10 Military Clinic Hospital in Bydgoszcz, Mental Health Out-Clinic. juszczaczek@op.pl

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, MEDPRESS - Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

19827732

Abstract

The relationship between alcohol consumption and crime appears to be unquestionable. However, the mechanisms that lead to violence and aggression under the influence of alcohol are not entirely understood. THE AIM OF THIS PAPER: To attempt answering the question: what are the features characterizing offenders declaring alcohol abuse. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The research material consisted of 581 forensic-psychiatric assessments issued by experts from Psychiatric Ward of 107 Military Hospital in Walcz between 1990 and 2000. A specially designed questionnaire titled "Charter of Diagnosis of Factors Determining Criminal Activity" has been used. Results. Relevant statistical dependencies were observed. CONCLUSIONS: (1) Alcohol consumption has a criminogenic effect and is characteristic for offences against life and health and family. (2) Alcohol abuse is a trigger mechanism for psychiatric disturbances, particularly those with underlying organic damage to CNS.

Language: pl