Examining problem gambling, substance use disorders and cluster B personality traits among incarcerated individuals

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Addictive Behaviors Reports Pub Date : 2024-10-09 DOI:10.1016/j.abrep.2024.100566

Kalle Lind , Jussi Palomäki , Sari Castrén

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Abstract

Prison populations face heightened rates of addictive behaviors and significant stressors, including health challenges and social disparities. Although problem gambling is prevalent in criminal justice settings, its distinctiveness compared to other addictions among incarcerated individuals remains uncertain. This study examines risk factors associated with problem gambling in Finnish prisoners and explores differences compared to other forms of addiction.

Covariates from a questionnaire (N = 527) included gender, age, education, offender status, involvement in theft or property crime, Trauma Screening Questionnaire (TSQ), Depression Scale (DEPS), and lifetime abuse experiences. Of the 527 participants, 330 were interviewed using the Structured Clinical Interview (SCID-II) to assess personality disorders. Multiple logistic regression models were utilized, with separate models for problem gambling (PG), lifetime substance use disorder, and lifetime alcohol disorder.

Crime type was not significantly associated with alcohol or substance use problems, but PG was associated with property crime or theft convictions. Borderline personality traits were linked to probable PG, while antisocial traits were linked to drug use, and both traits predicted alcohol misuse. Age and gender were significant only in relation to alcohol use problems, with older age and male gender indicating higher risk.

The association between problem gambling and criminal behavior underscores the vulnerability of incarcerated individuals across various domains. Detailed assessments, considering the nature of criminal activity and personality disorders, especially borderline traits and comorbid conditions, are crucial for tailoring rehabilitation and treatment strategies to prevent recidivism. These findings provide valuable insights for clinicians managing addiction and mental health issues within correctional settings.

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研究被监禁者中的问题赌博、药物使用障碍和 B 群人格特质

监狱服刑人员面临着更高的成瘾行为发生率和巨大的压力，包括健康挑战和社会差异。虽然问题赌博在刑事司法环境中很普遍，但与其他成瘾行为相比，它在被监禁者中的独特性仍不确定。本研究调查了芬兰囚犯中与问题赌博相关的风险因素，并探讨了与其他形式的成瘾相比，问题赌博与其他成瘾的区别。调查问卷（N = 527）中的相关变量包括性别、年龄、教育程度、罪犯身份、参与盗窃或财产犯罪的情况、创伤筛查问卷（TSQ）、抑郁量表（DEPS）和终生受虐经历。在 527 名参与者中，有 330 人接受了结构化临床访谈（SCID-II）以评估人格障碍。犯罪类型与酗酒或药物使用问题无显著关联，但赌博问题与财产犯罪或盗窃定罪有关。边缘型人格特质与可能的 PG 有关，而反社会人格特质则与药物使用有关，这两种人格特质都预示着酗酒。年龄和性别仅与酗酒问题有关，年龄越大、性别越男，风险越高。考虑到犯罪活动的性质和人格障碍，尤其是边缘性特征和合并症，详细的评估对于制定康复和治疗策略以预防再犯至关重要。这些研究结果为临床医生在管教环境中管理成瘾和心理健康问题提供了宝贵的见解。

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Addictive Behaviors Reports Medicine-Psychiatry and Mental Health

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6.80

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71 days

期刊介绍： Addictive Behaviors Reports is an open-access and peer reviewed online-only journal offering an interdisciplinary forum for the publication of research in addictive behaviors. The journal accepts submissions that are scientifically sound on all forms of addictive behavior (alcohol, drugs, gambling, Internet, nicotine and technology) with a primary focus on behavioral and psychosocial research. The emphasis of the journal is primarily empirical. That is, sound experimental design combined with valid, reliable assessment and evaluation procedures are a requisite for acceptance. We are particularly interested in ''non-traditional'', innovative and empirically oriented research such as negative/null data papers, replication studies, case reports on novel treatments, and cross-cultural research. Studies that might encourage new lines of inquiry as well as scholarly commentaries on topical issues, systematic reviews, and mini reviews are also very much encouraged. We also welcome multimedia submissions that incorporate video or audio components to better display methodology or findings.