[Mental disorders in prisons--view of prison governors].

This article reports on experiences with prisoners with mental diseases. Due to the multitude of drug supply of all kind in Frankfurt, several addicted humans are living in this area. Their way of life is frequently accompanied by arrest and imprisonment. It is demonstrated what we experienced with these prisoners and what kind of problems has occurred. The employees of a penal institution are not prepared enough to deal with such problems. Such demands are demonstrated.