Which group of offenders is most likely to report being under the influence of drugs, according to the 1991 BJS Survey?

The group of offenders most likely to report being under the influence of drugs, according to the 1991 BJS Survey, is burglars. This aligns with various studies indicating that individuals involved in property crimes, such as burglary, often use drugs to cope with the pressures of criminal behavior or to enhance their experience during the commission of these crimes. Burglars may report higher levels of drug use partly because they often seek substances that can alleviate the stress of their actions or enhance their ability to commit crimes stealthily.

In contrast, while other crime categories may involve substance use, the motivations and contexts differ. For instance, robbers may commit their offenses under different circumstances, often fueled by the immediate need for money rather than a direct influence from drugs. Homicide offenders may not report drug use as a core factor in their crimes, as motives can be more complex and emotional rather than driven by substance influence. Assault offenders may also experience drug influence, but it is often interconnected with aggressive behaviors that do not necessarily reflect a predominant influence of drugs as seen with burglars.

Thus, the specificity of burglary to heightened drug influence ties back to the 1991 BJS Survey's findings, establishing burglars as the group most likely to report being under