Prevalence and correlates of alcohol dependence in adult prisoners vary according to Indigenous status

Kinner, Stuart A; Dietze, Paul; Gouillou, Maëlenn; Alati, Rosa

doi:10.1111/j.1753-6405.2012.00884.x

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“…Furthermore, whereas we observed an acute elevation in risk of substance-related death among non-Indigenous people (driven by a spike in drug-related deaths), the risk of substance-related death among Indigenous people remained relatively constant over time. These findings are consistent with evidence of different patterns of substance use in these populations [8,9], and suggest that interventions designed to prevent Table 1 Cohort characteristics according to Indigenous status and sex. drug-related deaths in recently released prisoners may have relatively little impact on mortality among Indigenous people.…”

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Striking subgroup differences in substance‐related mortality after release from prison

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“…Further, although a slight majority of participants were receiving assistance for substance abuse problems, a significant minority of participants’ needs were considered to be unmet here. In prior research Indigenous prisoners reported higher levels of alcohol consumption compared to non-Indigenous offenders in the period leading to incarceration (Kinner et al 2012). So, in effect, it appears that four (likely interrelated) items most associated with past offending remained predominantly unmet in correctional settings.…”

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Are Australian prisons meeting the needs of Indigenous offenders?

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BackgroundThe over-representation of Indigenous Australians in custody is well documented, yet little is known about whether the health and social needs of Indigenous prisoners are met in correctional facilities. This study sought to identify common areas of need in a representative sample of Indigenous people in custody, and consider how well prison services were addressing these issues.MethodsThe sample comprised 122 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in custody in Victoria. Participants were administered the Camberwell Assessment of Need Forensic-Short Version to ascertain the presence or absence of needs in custody. Statistical analyses to determine associations with re-offence were conducted.ResultsFindings indicated that prisons were able to meet the non-criminogenic needs of many offenders; however there was a limited capacity to address specific criminogenic needs. Psychological distress, substance abuse, poor treatment adherence and threatening behaviours were considered ongoing needs regardless of supports/interventions being provided. Moreover, these four unaddressed needs were all associated with future recidivism.ConclusionsEffective prison treatment services focusing on these four areas of need are urgently required. Such initiatives require continuation post-release combined with additional assistance to uphold basic non-criminogenic needs acquired in prison.

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“…see Kinner et al, 2012). This is a major concern as it may not be appropriate to apply Western nosology to a native population.…”

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A systematic review: Identifying the prevalence rates of psychiatric disorder in Australia’s Indigenous populations

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It was identified that there is limited evidence on the occurrence of psychiatric disorders for Indigenous people in the general community. More research in this area is essential to provide accurate and reliable estimates and to provide a baseline for evaluating the effectiveness of programs aimed at reducing the high mental health burden experienced by Indigenous Australians. Future research needs to ensure that standardised and validated methods are used to accurately estimate the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among Indigenous Australians.

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Prevalence and correlates of alcohol dependence in adult prisoners vary according to Indigenous status

Cited by 20 publications

References 37 publications

Striking subgroup differences in substance‐related mortality after release from prison

Striking subgroup differences in substance‐related mortality after release from prison

Are Australian prisons meeting the needs of Indigenous offenders?

A systematic review: Identifying the prevalence rates of psychiatric disorder in Australia’s Indigenous populations

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