Prisoners are more prone to drug use and psychosis

Rates of psychosis, substance misuse, and homelessness are “significantly higher” among Irish prisoners than among the general population.

One in six criminals are homeless prior to being sent to prison and one in two have an alcohol or drug disorder, according to researchers at the University of Limerick.

Rates of psychosis among inmates are much higher than in the rest of the population, which researchers said strengthens the argument for the development of diversion services.