The effect of prison history and probation on addiction profiles in individuals with substance use disorders
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Purpose: This study aims to compare the psychological and behavioral profiles of individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) according to their prison history and probation status.
Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 607 inpatients aged 18–25 diagnosed with SUD and treated at the AMATEM service of a private addiction hospital in Istanbul between 2022 and 2023. The Addiction Profile Index (API), a validated multidimensional assessment tool, was used to measure addiction severity, psychological symptoms, and behavioral traits.
Results: Individuals under probation exhibited significantly higher levels of addiction severity, diagnostic scores, life impact, and craving compared to those not under probation. Their total API scores were also significantly elevated, alongside increased anger and reduced self-confidence. Crack use was significantly more common among those with a prison history, while cocaine use was higher among probationers.
Conclusion: These results suggest that legal status is closely linked to addiction severity and psychological symptom patterns. The findings also indicate a bidirectional and multidimensional relationship between SUD and criminal behavior. Intervention programs should be structured not only according to addiction symptoms but also according to the individual's criminal history and psychosocial needs.
Anahtar Kelimeler
substance use disorders, probation, incarceration history, psychological processes
Destekleyen Kurum
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Etik Beyan
This study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval was obtained from the relevant Ethics Committee of İstanbul Gelisim University.
All data used in this research were collected retrospectively from the archive records of MOODIST Hospital's inpatient AMATEM service between November 2021 and November 2022. Since the study involved retrospective data collection, informed consent was not required. However, all patient data were anonymized and de-identified to ensure confidentiality and comply with ethical standards for human research.
There are no conflicts of interest or financial disclosures related to this study. The authors affirm that this research was conducted with integrity, and no part of the study involved plagiarism, fabrication, or manipulation of data.
Should you need any further details regarding the ethical approval process, please feel free to contact the corresponding author.
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