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Saberi Zafarghandi M B, Eshrati S, Arezoomandan R, Farnia M, Mohammadi H, Vahed N, et al . Review, Documentation, Assessment of Treatment, and Harm Reduction Programs of Substance Use Disorder in Iranian Prisons. IJPCP 2021; 27 (1) :48-63
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Mohammad Bagher Saberi Zafarghandi 
1, Sahar Eshrati2 , Reza Arezoomandan2 , Marziyeh Farnia3 , Hosein Mohammadi2 , Neda Vahed2 , Arash Javaheri2 , Mehdi Amini2 , Samaneh Heidari4
1, Sahar Eshrati2 , Reza Arezoomandan2 , Marziyeh Farnia3 , Hosein Mohammadi2 , Neda Vahed2 , Arash Javaheri2 , Mehdi Amini2 , Samaneh Heidari4
1- Department of Addiction, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. , saberi.mb@iums.ac.ir
2- Department of Addiction, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Education and Research Office of Iranian Prisons Organization, Tehran, Iran.
4- Trauma and Injury Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Addiction, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Education and Research Office of Iranian Prisons Organization, Tehran, Iran.
4- Trauma and Injury Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract: (7372 Views)
Objectives: This study aims to assess the implementation of drug-related harm reduction programs in Iranian prisons and suggest solutions for their improvement.
Methods: This study was conducted in three steps. First, library method was used for collecting data from the central library of Iran’s Prisons, Security and Corrective Measures Organization. In the second step, performance indicators were extracted based on the results of first step and two researcher-made checklists were designed. Finally, a field visit and a semi-structured interview with the authorities involved in the treatment and harm reduction services were carried out.
Results: In most of prisons, drug-related harm reduction programs were underway. Despite a lack of human resources and budget at the beginning, the quality of measures was gradually increased and the attitude of authorities was improved. Methadone Maintenance Treatment and Triangular Clinics were the most common harm reduction programs, in addition to HIV and tuberculosis screening programs in collaboration with medical sciences universities. The program continued despite the change of officials.
Conclusion: Harm reduction programs are able to reduce infection diseases, self-harm and violent behaviors in prisons of Iran. Cultural programs along with other harm reduction programs, briefings and seeking support from the authorities can greatly help with continuation of the programs in prisons. By eliminating the shortage of manpower and redefining the security areas for ordinary prisoners, it will be possible to make better use of the facilities of universities and research centers.
Methods: This study was conducted in three steps. First, library method was used for collecting data from the central library of Iran’s Prisons, Security and Corrective Measures Organization. In the second step, performance indicators were extracted based on the results of first step and two researcher-made checklists were designed. Finally, a field visit and a semi-structured interview with the authorities involved in the treatment and harm reduction services were carried out.
Results: In most of prisons, drug-related harm reduction programs were underway. Despite a lack of human resources and budget at the beginning, the quality of measures was gradually increased and the attitude of authorities was improved. Methadone Maintenance Treatment and Triangular Clinics were the most common harm reduction programs, in addition to HIV and tuberculosis screening programs in collaboration with medical sciences universities. The program continued despite the change of officials.
Conclusion: Harm reduction programs are able to reduce infection diseases, self-harm and violent behaviors in prisons of Iran. Cultural programs along with other harm reduction programs, briefings and seeking support from the authorities can greatly help with continuation of the programs in prisons. By eliminating the shortage of manpower and redefining the security areas for ordinary prisoners, it will be possible to make better use of the facilities of universities and research centers.
Type of Study: Original Research |
Subject:
Psychiatry and Psychology
Received: 2020/01/31 | Accepted: 2020/09/27 | Published: 2021/04/20
Received: 2020/01/31 | Accepted: 2020/09/27 | Published: 2021/04/20
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