The Netherlands Drug Situation 2010 - Trimbos-instituut

The majority of the boys (65%) reported the use of cannabis since their incarcerationand almost all of them used it at the institution. The use of hard drugs decreased since the incarceration: 6% used hard drugs sincedetention and within the institution. This use was limited to 3 of the institutions. Almost all of the interviewed boys (90%) reported that it is easy for them to obtaincannabis in the institution. For 75% even hard drugs are easy to get hold of.The researchers conclude that the substance use among incarcerated boys is problematic.It should be noted that the response rate was low and that the results are not correctedfor ethnicity. Many boys in the sample had stayed in the institution for a long timealready; they had to look back in time, which may have caused bias in their answers. Itshould also be noted that the questions about drug use during their stay in the institutionwere small in number and not very detailed.Table 9.4.1: Drug use among incarcerated boys compared to their peer group at regulareducationPrevalenceAge groupLTP cannabis13-14 y15-16 y17-18 yLMP cannabis13-14 y15-16 y17-18 yLTP any harddrug13-14 y15-16 y17-18 yBefore detention62.5%80.3%82.1%54.2%61.9%69.6%21.4%22.1%27.1%Incarcerated boysDuring detentionAt reliefAt home ElsewhereAt the institute6.5% 10.3% 63.9%Peer groupfrom regulareducation9.3%28.6%52.0%4.6%14.4%29.1%4.0%7.7%15.6%LTP = life-time prevalence; LMP = last-month prevalence; hard drugs = ecstasy, cocaine, crack cocaine, amphetamine,hallucinogens, GHB, LSD, or heroin. Source: Kepper et al. 2009.In a reaction to this report, the minister of Security and Justice announced measures,which constitute of more stringent controls on drug use in the institution as well as preventiveactivities (T.K.24587-392).9.5 Responses to drug related health issuesN.N.I.A.9.6 New developmentsRelevant developments with regards to drug users in the criminal justice system are: The continuing implementation of “Safety houses” and aftercare (T.K.32500-VI/2). The coming Law on Forensic Care (per January 1, 2011; T.K.32500-VI/2).141