Study: Most Prisoners Have Addiction Problems

The initial results of a broad survey of prisoners' health indicate that more than 80 percent of people imprisoned because they defaulted on fines have addiction problems. At least half of these have drug problems. The Prison Service says that half of all prisoners test positive for Hepatitis C, which is common on intravenous drug users.Many prisoners also have mental health problems, which are often linked to their use of intoxicants, the researchers say.

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