Citation

Kuo SY. Int. J. Offender Ther. Comp. Criminol. 2019; ePub(ePub): 306624X19895969.

Affiliation

University of Macau, Taipa, China.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0306624X19895969

PMID

31884841

Abstract

This study examined the relative effects of mental illness, substance abuse/dependence, and co-occurring mental disorders and substance abuse/dependence (CODs) on prison misconduct among male inmates (N = 2,065) incarcerated in Taiwan's nine correctional facilities. Both bivariate and multivariate analyses revealed that COD-affected inmates have the highest risk of prison misconduct compared to those with singular drug abuse/dependence disorders or no disorders, similar to the findings of previous studies conducted in the United States. These results highlighted the importance of clinical screenings and assessments for inmates who might have CODs. Integrated treatments may be more appropriate for inmates with CODs, rather than providing separate treatments for mental and drug abuse/dependence disorders.

Language: en

Keywords

Taiwan; co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse/dependence disorders (CODs); deprivation; importation; prison misconduct