... Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) screening tool, all new remand prisoners were screened over a two week period. Findings Prevalence of alcohol problems within the sample was high: 73 per cent of the sample was identified with an AUD, with 43 per cent with scores indicating possible alcohol...

... each year. The aim of the study was to examine the prevalence of alcohol use disorders (AUD) in prison and probation settings in the North East of England, and to compare the ability of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and Offender Assessment System (OASys) at identifying alcohol...

... Subutex misuse for prisoners, prison medical services, commissioners, and prescribing policy and practice are discussed. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 Buprenorphine Diversion Injecting drug users Misuse Prison Qualitative AUDIT International Journal of Prisoner Health, June...

...Mary McMurran There is abundant evidence that excessive alcohol use can adversely affect physical and mental health. Prior to incarceration, heavy drinking is common among prisoners. In this study, AUDIT information was examined in a sample of 126 male prisoners. Hazardous drinking was identified...