Some mental health problems of offenders of drug-related crimes

Abstract

Background: The number of drug-related crimes, the number of accomplices and the amount of confiscated drugs are increasing year by year in neighboring countries, which may adversely affect our national security, rates of crime and public health and genetics. Therefore, we aimed to study the types of drugs which commonly used, some risk factors and their clinical manifestations. Aim: To examine the drugs which are commonly used and the relation in crime of drug-related offenders who were screened for forensic psychiatry examination. Material and method: The survey was conducted with cross sectional study design and data were collected by using questionnaires, specially designed tests, clinical examinations and documentary methods. Results: Our study included 94 men and 12 women aged 18-41, for a total of 106 people, with an average age of 24.5±6.1. By age group, 90.6% were aged 18-35. According to 34 case files involving 106 participants, 83% of those surveyed tested positive for narcotic drugs and psychoactive substances in their urine. 88.7% (n=94) of the respondents were mentally healthy and 11.3% were diagnosed with drug-induced mental illness. References: In our study, young people between the ages of 18 and 35, especially students, picked and used cannabis themselves. These results show that students and young people are becoming addicted to cannabinoids. Therefore, it is very important to implement the relevant legislation and effectively eradicate drug-containing plants. Conclusion: It is important to educate children and young people about the dangers of drugs, as unmarried people between the ages of 18 and 35 are more likely to use drugs.