Mental Health and Substance Use in Corrections

Introduction to Substance Use and Mental Health in Custody Substance use and mental health issues are significant factors affecting individuals within the custody system in Utah. Understanding these challenges is essential for effective management and rehabilitation. Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a medical condition characterized by an individual’s compulsive use of substances, despite harmful consequences. … Read more

Introduction to Substance Use and Mental Health in Custody Substance use and mental health issues are critical concerns in the context of individuals in custody, particularly in Massachusetts. Addressing these challenges is essential for effective management and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals. Substance use refers to the consumption of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, … Read more

Introduction to Substance Use and Mental Health Issues in Custody Substance use and mental health issues represent significant challenges within the custodial environment in Kentucky. The intersection of these two areas has been shown to contribute to a complex series of problems affecting the incarcerated population. A substance use disorder (SUD) is defined as a … Read more