Book chapter
Substance use and crime
APA handbook of forensic psychology, Vol. 1: Individual and situational influences in criminal and civil contexts, pp 325-349
2015
Abstract
This chapter discusses the relationship between substance use and crime, with a particular focus on how substance use is relevant for forensic mental health professionals. We begin by highlighting the prevalence of substance use, among both the general population and criminal offenders. Next, we review relevant psychological theories relating to the etiology of substance use, which suggest that substance use is a complex and multidetermined phenomenon. Then, we summarize the voluminous empirical research literature on the relationship between substance use and crime, including research on various interventions and outcomes for substance users. We then discuss the relevance of substance use to forensic psychology, with a specific focus on how substance use may be relevant to an individual’s competence, criminal responsibility, and sentencing. Finally, we conclude the chapter by summarizing key points and highlighting several areas for future research. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved)
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- Title
- Substance use and crime
- Creators
- David DeMatteo - Drexel UniversitySarah Filone - Drexel UniversityJennie Davis - Drexel University
- Contributors
- Patricia A Zapf (Editor)Brian L Cutler (Editor)
- Publication Details
- APA handbook of forensic psychology, Vol. 1: Individual and situational influences in criminal and civil contexts, pp 325-349
- Series
- APA handbooks in psychology
- Publisher
- American Psychological Association; US; Washington; DC
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology)
- Other Identifier
- 991020531983404721