Drug Addiction, Trauma and Mental Illness: Interpretation and Intervention

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kam-shing Yip
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Drug Addiction

The Concept of the Psychopath

1960 ◽  
Vol 106 (443) ◽  
pp. 537-542 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. Mowbray
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Drug Addiction ◽  
Social Behaviour ◽  
Mental Deficiency ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Royal Commission ◽  
Organic Disease ◽  
Sexual Offences ◽  
Social Attitude ◽  
Ability To Act

In their evidence to the recent Royal Commission on the Law Relating to Mental Illness and Mental Deficiency the R.M.P.A. stated the problem of the psychopath in terms of delinquent or otherwise anti-social behaviour. After eliminating cases where such behaviour resulted from well-recognized forms of mental illness or defect, from psychoneurosis or organic disease or injury, their Memorandum went on to say that there remained a group of patients “whose daily behaviour shows a want of social responsibility and of consideration for others, of prudence and foresight and of ability to act in their own best interests. Their persistent anti-social mode of conduct may include inefficiency and lack of interest in any form of occupation; pathological lying, swindling and slandering; alcoholism and drug addiction, sexual offences, and violent actions with little motivation and an entire absence of self-restraint, which may go as far as homicide. Punishment, or the threat of punishment, influences their behaviour only momentarily and its more lasting effect is to intensify their vindictiveness and anti-social attitude.”

Shoplifting and Mental Illness

1994 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 300-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yves Lamontagne ◽  
Normand Carpentier ◽  
Céline Hetu ◽  
Céline Lacerte-Lamontagne
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Drug Addiction ◽  
Psychotropic Drugs ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Affective Disorders ◽  
Municipal Court

A survey of 1,649 shoplifting convictions at a Montreal area municipal court found that a relatively low percentage (3.2%) of the cases involved mentally ill patients and that there is a comparatively closer link between shoplifting and affective disorders, alcoholism and drug addiction. The survey also showed that shoplifting is related more to mental illness than to the use of psychotropic drugs. The authors therefore reject the hypothesis of pharmacogenic shoplifting which has been reported in some studies on small numbers of shoplifters.

scholarly journals KONSEP ISLAM DALAM MEREHABILITASI PECANDU NARKOBA

Spiritualita ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Misbakhul Khaer
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Drug Addiction ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
Drug Addicts ◽  
Natural Religion ◽  
Curative Process

Khamer and all intoxicants (drugs and the like) are the culprits of all evil. The picture of the negative influence of drugs is so terrible. A person who consumes drugs can commit any crime, from the lightest crime to the most severe crime. Drug abuse is rampant in all circles, especially teenagers and children. Even though they are a generation of people who will replace the leadership relay in the future. Actually these concerns are also experienced by parents or families who have family members as victims of drug abuse, but most victims’ families do not know the solution to cure victims of drug addiction. Therefore, Islam as a natural religion is present to save them from the snares of drugs. Islam is truly present to position humanity in its noble place, birth and mind, soul and body both when they are alive and when they have died. The main points of Islamic teachings, such as prayer, fasting, charity and other services have many benefits and become the most effective therapy for body health, faith, intelligence, intelligence, and moral glory. The rehabilitative process is a continuation of the curative process. For drug addicts, by carrying out Islamic Shari’a teachings continuously (mudawamah) then by Allah’s permission they will truly be released from the snares of drugs and their lives become more calm, peaceful, and comfortable. Islamic-style treatment methods for mental disorders and drug addiction become an alternative, even now many are used as references by the National Narcotics Agency. Because in addition to the method which is considered effective, easy, and simple also has no side effects compared to using medical rehabilitation methods. This method of treatment is merely an attempt and be aware to get healing. With full confidence that Allah SWT is the only One Who heals all kinds of diseases, there is no disease in this world that is not found in medicine, both physical and mental illness

Research challenges

2019 ◽  
pp. 170-186
Author(s):  
Todd Litman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Drug Addiction ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Urban Living ◽  
Urban Mental Health ◽  
Research Challenges ◽  
Trade Offs

This chapter examines how urban living affects residents’ mental health and happiness, and ways to use this information to create saner and happier cities. Some often-cited studies suggest that urban living increases mental illness and unhappiness, but a critical review indicates that much of this research is incomplete and biased, and the issues are complex, often involving trade-offs between risk factors. City living may increase some forms of psychosis and mood disorders, drug addiction, and some people’s unhappiness, but tends to reduce dementia, alcohol abuse, and suicide rates, and many people are happier in cities than they would be in smaller communities. This chapter examines specific mechanisms by which urban living can affect mental health and happiness, and identities practical strategies that communities and individuals can use to increase urban mental health and happiness. This analysis suggests that it is possible to create sane and happy cities.

scholarly journals Stigma, Discrimination, Treatment Effectiveness, and Policy: Public Views About Drug Addiction and Mental Illness

2014 ◽  
Vol 65 (10) ◽  
pp. 1269-1272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colleen L. Barry ◽  
Emma E. McGinty ◽  
Bernice A. Pescosolido ◽  
Howard H. Goldman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Drug Addiction ◽  
Treatment Effectiveness ◽  
Public Views
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