Introduction. Psychoactive drug addiction causes serious consequences in many
countries, not only for the health of the nation, but also for the emergence
of various social problems, such as high crime rates, delinquency and
unemployment. Material and Methods. A retrospective-prospective study
included data of 100 criminal offenders, drug addicts, gathered from
forensic psychiatric records in the context of criminal offences committed
by those persons. Results. Out of all the drug addicts who committed
criminal offences, 98% were males and the average age was 30.44. Most of the
offenders were unemployed and had a lower level of education. A total of 56%
were previously convicted. The majority of them previously committed one
felony. Compared to previous offences, new criminal offenses were against
life and body in 70%. Comorbid mental disorders were diagnosed among 84% of
examinees at the moment of committing a crime, and 60% had personality
disorders. The largest number of subjects with alcohol addiction primarily
make offenses against life and body, while those with substance addiction
usually commit offenses against human health. Conclusion. In drug addicts
who have committed criminal offences, it has been confirmed that gender,
age, employment, history of committing criminal acts and comorbid mental
disorders are criminogenic factors that are significant for the prediction
of general criminality. The continuity in researching predictive factors, as
well as crime prevention within the population with mental disorders is and
needs to remain a priority.