Abuse and Violence History of Men and Women in Treatment for Methamphetamine Dependence

The Methamphetamine Treatment Project offers the opportunity to examine the history of abuse and violence in a sample of 1016 methamphetamine users participating in a multisite study between 1999-2001. Reporting of abuse and violence was extensive, with 80% of women reporting abuse or violence from...

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Published inThe American journal on addictions Vol. 12; no. 5; pp. 377 - 385
Main Authors Cohen, Judith B., Dickow, Alice, Horner, Kathryn, Zweben, Joan E., Balabis, Joseph, Vandersloot, Denna, Reiber, Chris
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Informa UK Ltd 01.10.2003
Subjects
Adult
Amphetamine-Related Disorders - epidemiology
Amphetamine-Related Disorders - psychology
Amphetamine-Related Disorders - rehabilitation
Child
Child Abuse - psychology
Child Abuse - statistics & numerical data
Coercion
Cognitive Therapy
Comorbidity
Female
Humans
Life Style
Male
Methamphetamine
Middle Aged
Secondary Prevention
Self-Help Groups
Spouse Abuse - psychology
Spouse Abuse - statistics & numerical data
United States
Violence - psychology
Violence - statistics & numerical data
United States
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Summary:The Methamphetamine Treatment Project offers the opportunity to examine the history of abuse and violence in a sample of 1016 methamphetamine users participating in a multisite study between 1999-2001. Reporting of abuse and violence was extensive, with 80% of women reporting abuse or violence from a partner. Men were more likely to report experiencing violence from friends and others. A high percentage of study participants reported a variety of threatening or coercive experiences with their partners. Past and current interpersonal violence is a characteristic of the lifestyles of the majority entering treatment for methamphetamine dependence. (Am J Addict 2003;12:377-385)
ISSN:1055-0496
1521-0391
DOI:10.1080/10550490390240701