European Addiction Research
Volume 7, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 202-204

Negative outcome factors for addicted migrants (Article)

Haasen C.* , Yagdiran O. , Toprak M.A.
  • a Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany, Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Eppendorf, Martini Strasse 52, D-20246 Hamburg, Germany
  • b Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
  • c Addiction Consultation Centre KODRBS, Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg, Germany

Abstract

Several risk factors as well as protective factors are discussed in the development of mental disorders among migrants. With respect to addiction there are reports of an increased prevalence despite a higher threshold for utilisation of the treatment system. A case report is presented that exemplifies psychosocial and legal factors affecting the development and treatment possibilities of addicted migrants. It calls for a closer co-ordination between institutions and authorities in favour of the addicted individual. Copyright © 2001 S. Karger AG, Basel.

Author Keywords

cultural aspects Migration Protective factors risk factors

Index Keywords

social psychology clinical feature human social isolation priority journal Substance-Related Disorders drug dependence disease course Humans Treatment Outcome male case report risk factor cultural factor prevalence Article adult Social Environment migration Emigration and Immigration Transients and Migrants
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DOI: 10.1159/000050742
ISSN: 10226877
Cited by: 11
Original Language: English