Scoping study examining the use of prescription drugs in prisons
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Scoping study examining the use of prescription drugs in prisons in Northern Ireland
IRAS ID
225562
Contact name
Kathryn Higgins
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, 0 days
Research summary
The primary aim of the research is to examine the use of prescription medication in prisons across Northern Ireland from the perspectives of prisoners, prison officers and healthcare staff. We are not examining the prescribing of these substances, rather, we are examining the use of drugs that are commonly prescribed and consumption of these drugs with and/or without prescription. Very broadly, the aim is to examine how prescription drug use fits into the wider portfolio of drug use in prisons, for example, are prescription drugs more or less available than illicit drugs and/or NPS? Are they used singularly or in tandem with other drugs? Is use always based on availability? What might help in terms of diversion?
REC name
HSC REC B
REC reference
17/NI/0084
Date of REC Opinion
8 Jun 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion