In this article, we sought to highlight the association between substance abuse and incarceration among African American males. Disproportionate rate of incarceration of African Americans leads to socioeconomic problems, mental health and behavioral disorders, substance abuse, and risk for HIV/AIDS (Freudenberg et al., 2005). The reduction of health disparities in correctional facilities particularly in substance abuse, mental health, and HIV/AIDS will reduce rates of recidivism and ultimately improve the health of people (Hatcher et al., 2009).
