[Addiction management in prisons]

Abstract

High levels of substance-related disorders among incarcerated people have been documented and there is a lot of drug users in French prisons. Several health and social workers are involved in the management of people dealing with addictions in prison. The coordination between substance use and mental health services in correctional settings and in the community is fundamental to ensure treatment continuity for these people.

Keywords: France; addiction; harm reduction; jail; patient care management; personne détenue; prison; réduction des risques et des dommages; soin; substance-related disorder; trouble de l’usage d’une substance.