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Prevalence and Pattern of Drug Abuse among Prisoners in Kermanshah City
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Farzad Jalilian   , Mahdi Irzaei Alavijeh , Mohmmad Reza Amoei , Fazel Zinat Motlagh , Naser Hatamzadeh , Hamid Allahverdipour * |
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Abstract: (12793 Views) |
| Background: Addiction is one of the fundamental problems
in society that led to the loss of the national capital and the
most disruptive of order and security in society. The aim
of the present study was to determine the prevalence and
patterns of drug use among prisoners.
Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study among 615
prisoners associated with murder, robbery and dispute in
Kermanshah city. Data were collected using a questionnaire
and analyzed by use of statistical software SPSS-21.
Results: 39.4 percent reported a history of drug use before
prison. Opium (33.2%) and crystal (27.1%) was the most
used drug among prisoners. 9.3 % had a history of injection
addiction. Onset age of drug use was 9 -34 years old with
14.36± 4.97.
Conclusion: The low age of drug abuse and the prevalence
of intravenous drug addiction among offenders can be as
a warning for responsible in this regard, implementation
prevention programs to risky behavior and harm reduction
among high-risk groups can follow useful results. |
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| Keywords: Substance Abuse, Drug Abuse Pattern, Prison |
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Type of Study: Research |
Received: 2013/08/4 | Accepted: 2013/09/9
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