Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is prevalent among individuals involved in the justice system. However, many of the characteristics of justice-involved individuals with FASD remain unknown. We assessed patients in a forensic mental health hospital (n = 26) for FASD before their release. The two objectives were to establish the prevalence of FASD in this unique environment and to describe the mental health and neurocognitive characteristics of individuals with FASD compared to patients with complex needs and those without FASD. The prevalence of FASD was 46%. We found the FASD group to have more than six impaired brain domains, greater than the other groups, and a higher prevalence of ADHD. Given the high prevalence of FASD reported in this study, along with the complexities and adversities associated with FASD and criminal justice involvement, this is a population that requires screening, assessment, and intervention.

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加拿大被释放的精神障碍罪犯中胎儿酒精谱系障碍的发生率和影响

胎儿酒精谱系障碍 (FASD) 在参与司法系统的个人中普遍存在。然而，FASD 涉及司法的个人的许多特征仍然未知。我们评估了法医精神卫生医院的患者（n = 26) 用于 FASD 发布前。这两个目标是在这种独特的环境中确定 FASD 的患病率，并与有复杂需求的患者和没有 FASD 的患者相比，描述 FASD 患者的心理健康和神经认知特征。FASD 的患病率为 46%。我们发现 FASD 组有超过六个受损的大脑区域，比其他组更大，并且 ADHD 的患病率更高。鉴于本研究报告的 FASD 的高患病率，以及与 FASD 和刑事司法参与相关的复杂性和逆境，这是一个需要筛查、评估和干预的人群。