ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS NURSING WITHIN A CORRECTIONAL SETTING.

In Australia 67% of prisoners report previous illicit drug use (AIHW, 2015) with 39% reporting high risk of alcohol-related harm. The links between effective ATOD health programs and outcomes are clearly linked to reduced recidivism (Ombudsman report, 2015) and better biopsychosocial determinates. Correctional nurses' work in challenging environments but their adaptability and passion are key to the provision of community equivalent care.