Addressing substance misuse in a medium secure unit

Individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness have higher rates of alcohol and substance misuse than the general population. This can present the client and the care team with a variety of issues around physical and psychological well-being, as well as social and occupational functioning. In fore...

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Published in:Drugs and alcohol today 2008-09, Vol.8 (3), p.17-21
Main Authors: Owen, Rossi, Hughes, Paul, Baker, Catherine, Chesterman, Laurence
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol and substance misuse
Behavior
Comorbidity
Forensic psychiatry
Hospitals
Illnesses
Mental disorders
Mental illness
Mental institutions
Offending behaviour
Social interaction
Substance abuse treatment
Violent crime
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Summary:Individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness have higher rates of alcohol and substance misuse than the general population. This can present the client and the care team with a variety of issues around physical and psychological well-being, as well as social and occupational functioning. In forensic psychiatry, the effect of comorbid substance misuse on offending behaviour is particularly pertinent. There have, however, been few studies examining the treatment of alcohol and substance misuse within this particular patient group.At a regional secure unit in North Wales, a group for inpatients was set up to provide education on alcohol and substance misuse over a course of six informal meetings, and to then evaluate participants' attitudes towards substance misuse. Of the six participants, five reported that their knowledge of substances had increased, and that they had no intention to use drugs again after discharge. Staff and client participants also suggested useful future topics for the group.
ISSN:1745-9265
2752-6739
2042-8359
2752-6747
DOI:10.1108/17459265200800021