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Fusco RA, Kulkarni SJ, Pless J. "He gets mad that I'm sober": Experiences of substance use coercion among postpartum women in recovery. JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE AND ADDICTION TREATMENT 2024; 164:209407. [PMID: 38782092 DOI: 10.1016/j.josat.2024.209407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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PURPOSE The number of women with substance use disorders (SUDs) is growing in the U.S. Many women with SUDs are of childbearing age, and studies show that women who abstain from substance use during pregnancy often relapse in the postpartum period. Given the high overlap between substance use and intimate partner violence, these women may be in relationships that make recovery more challenging. This study aimed to better understand how substance abuse coercion in intimate relationships may affect substance use and to identify and describe the presence of substance use coercion in postpartum women. METHODS The study conducted qualitative interviews with 30 women with substance use disorders who had given birth within the past six months. Researchers recruited women from a larger intervention study providing home visit support to postpartum women in substance use recovery. Thematic analysis was then identified overarching themes in the interview data. RESULTS Analysis of the impact of IPV on substance use revealed four themes: 1) sabotaging sobriety, 2) making substance use a condition of the relationship, 3) portraying her as a "bad mom," and 4) furthering social isolation. CONCLUSIONS Findings showed that women with SUDs have specific vulnerabilities that partners may exploit as a way of exerting control. Implications for practice with postpartum women who are working toward recovery are discussed.
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- Rachel A Fusco
- University of Georgia, School of Social Work, 279 Williams St, Athens, GA 30602, United States of America.
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- University of North Carolina at Charlotte, School of Social Work, 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262, United States of America.
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- University of Georgia, School of Social Work, 279 Williams St, Athens, GA 30602, United States of America.
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Borgert B, Morrison DG, Rung JM, Hunt J, Teitelbaum S, Merlo LJ. The association between adverse childhood experiences and treatment response for adults with alcohol and other drug use disorders. Am J Addict 2022; 32:254-262. [PMID: 36566359 DOI: 10.1111/ajad.13366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Adverse events during childhood increase the risk for the development of substance use disorders (SUDs). This study examined the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and SUD treatment response. METHODS This cohort analysis included data from longitudinal clinical assessments extracted from the records of 438 consenting individuals undergoing SUD treatment (63% male; 88.8% White). Mixed effects models evaluated the relationship between scores on the ACE questionnaire and indicators of treatment response (i.e., alcohol and drug abstinence self-efficacy; symptoms of depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder) for individuals with alcohol-related (n = 332) and other drug-related (n = 275) diagnoses, with some participants included in both groups. RESULTS Treatment response varied as a function of ACEs, with the magnitude of differences varying across time in treatment. Relative to those with no ACE history, those who experienced ≥2 ACEs reported worse depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms, and alcohol/drug abstinence self-efficacy at baseline, with many differences remaining at the 30-day assessment. All differences abated by discharge, with the exception of PTSD symptoms among those in the drug use group with a history of ≥4 ACEs. Male gender and older age were generally associated with lower symptomology and higher abstinence self-efficacy. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Assessing ACE history early in SUD treatment may improve treatment planning and prognosis. Future studies should evaluate the role of trauma-informed programming and individual interventions to improve treatment response. SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE This study demonstrates the association between adverse childhood experiences and symptom severity among patients across participation in SUD treatment.
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- Benjamin Borgert
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Health Education and Behavior, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Wang S, Schramm L, Berger E. Psychologists’ perceptions of assessing and treating trauma-exposed clients. AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGIST 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00050067.2022.2120381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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- Shufan Wang
- School of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- School of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- School of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
- School of Rural Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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Zoorob R, Gonzalez SJ, Kowalchuk A, Mosqueda M, MacMaster S. Evaluation of an Evidence-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program for Urban High-Risk Females. Int J Ment Health Addict 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11469-022-00875-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Wilson A, Hurley J, Hutchinson M, Lakeman R. "Can mental health nurses working in acute mental health units really be trauma-informed?" An integrative review of the literature. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2021; 28:900-923. [PMID: 33270336 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2020] [Revised: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 11/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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UNLABELLED WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: The lifetime prevalence of trauma for consumers of mental health services is high. Both nurses and consumers of mental health services experience trauma and re-traumatization in mental health units. TIC is a model of care or approach increasingly used in mental health units to guide nursing actions to minimize trauma and re-traumatization for those working and accessing mental health services. WHAT THE PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: Overall, there is poor quality of studies exploring TIC in acute mental health units from the perspective of the MHN. Acute mental health units have competing organizational demands that can often be a source of conflict for nurses providing TIC. To be trauma-informed, a critical examination of the dynamic and unique system-related processes in mental health units is required. TIC literature reveals that nurses are seeking to develop the basic skills expected to be gained in earlier preparatory education to respond therapeutically to consumers. Not all MHNs agree that TIC is necessarily a new or useful model to inform their practice. Trauma and re-traumatization experienced by MHNs can be a source of conflict for TIC in the mental health unit environment. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: The broader environmental and organizational demands placed on nurses can create professional and moral conflict for providing TIC. TIC should acknowledge trauma and re-traumatization experienced by MHNs in the acute mental health units. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Trauma-informed care (TIC) is an approach that mental health inpatient units are increasingly adopting, with mental health nurses (MHNs) being the largest occupational group working this area. AIM To critically examine the literature on TIC in mental health inpatient units from a MHN perspective. METHODS Primary studies examining TIC in mental health inpatient units from a MHN perspective were examined in CINAHL, Medline and PsycINFO database including the reference lists of primary sources. A total of n = 10 studies met the inclusion criteria with four themes identified. DISCUSSION There is a paucity of quality research available on TIC to guide MHNs employed in mental health inpatient units. The review has highlighted that MHN practice is influenced by the medical model ideology and competing organizational demands that can at least partially negate the effective provision of TIC. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE For purposeful application of TIC, the parallel and often unconscious organizational processes that exist for MHNs working in mental health units must too be examined. RELEVANCE STATEMENT The review invites an opportunity for important reflections by MHNs employed in mental health units. TIC may help restore MHN practice to the interpersonal tenants the profession is best distinguished by.
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- Allyson Wilson
- Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
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- Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
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Women with alcohol use disorder (AUD) experience more barriers to AUD treatment and are less likely to access treatment than men with AUD. A literature review identified several barriers to women seeking help: low perception of a need for treatment; guilt and shame; co-occurring disorders; employment, economic, and health insurance disparities; childcare responsibilities; and fear of child protective services. Women entering treatment present with more severe AUD and more complex psychological, social, and service needs than men. Treatment program elements that may reduce barriers to AUD treatment include provision of childcare, prenatal care, treatment for co-occurring psychological problems, and supplemental social services. Research has suggested that outcomes for women are best when treatment is provided in women-only programs that include female-specific content. To date, research on treatments tailored to the individual needs of women is limited, but research on mechanisms of change has suggested the importance of targeting anxiety and depression, affiliative statements in treatment, abstinence self-efficacy, coping skills, autonomy, and social support for abstinence. Future research should focus on early interventions, linkages between primary care or mental health clinics and AUD treatment settings, and integrated treatments for co-occurring AUD and other disorders. Further research should also explore novel treatment delivery approaches such as digital platforms and peer support groups.
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- Barbara S McCrady
- Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
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- Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Stevens NR, Ziadni MS, Lillis TA, Gerhart J, Baker C, Hobfoll SE. Perceived lack of training moderates relationship between healthcare providers' personality and sense of efficacy in trauma-informed care. ANXIETY STRESS AND COPING 2019; 32:679-693. [PMID: 31345075 DOI: 10.1080/10615806.2019.1645835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Medical patients often have trauma histories that are not routinely assessed, which can adversely affect health outcomes. Despite growing awareness of this issue, there is limited understanding of factors that influence provider competency in trauma-informed care (TIC). The study examined healthcare providers' personality traits in relation to their sense of TIC efficacy, taking into account perceived barriers to TIC and professional quality of life. Study Design: The study used cross-sectional survey methods to examine our central hypothesis that provider personality traits and perceived barriers to TIC would be associated with TIC-efficacy, and to explore interactions among study variables. Methods: Survey data were collected from 172 healthcare providers examining TIC knowledge, TIC-efficacy, perceived barriers to TIC, personality traits, and professional quality of life. Results: TIC-efficacy was positively correlated with "intellectence/openness" and inversely correlated with "neuroticism" and perceived lack of training as a barrier. "Intellectence/openness" interacted with perceived lack of training to predict TIC-efficacy, suggesting that providers with lower "intellectence/openness" report greater TIC-efficacy when lack of training is not perceived as a barrier. Conclusions: Provider personality traits and perceived barriers to TIC appear related to providers' TIC-efficacy. Implications for overcoming barriers to TIC through training and implementation are discussed.
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- Natalie R Stevens
- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center , Chicago , IL , USA
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- Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab, Stanford University , Palo Alto , CA , USA
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center , Chicago , IL , USA
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center , Chicago , IL , USA
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- School of Science and Engineering, Tulane University , New Orleans , LA , USA
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- STAR Consultants - Stress, Anxiety-Resilience , Chicago , IL , USA
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Masin-Moyer M, Engstrom M, Solomon P. A Comparative Effectiveness Study of a Shortened Trauma Recovery Empowerment Model and an Attachment-Informed Adaptation. Violence Against Women 2019; 26:482-504. [PMID: 30943122 DOI: 10.1177/1077801219836730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Relational challenges often associated with interpersonal trauma may hinder survivors' abilities to fully benefit from group therapy. This quasi-experimental study compared clinical outcomes of a 16-week version of the Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM) for women and an attachment-informed adaptation (ATREM). Prior findings of TREM are extended by demonstrating that both group conditions can facilitate comparable clinical outcomes, creating options for group facilitators. Only ATREM resulted in statistically significant improvement in individual attachment avoidance, and it trended toward a slightly higher completion rate. This study provides insight into the emerging concept of group attachment.
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Bailey K, Trevillion K, Gilchrist G. What works for whom and why: A narrative systematic review of interventions for reducing post-traumatic stress disorder and problematic substance use among women with experiences of interpersonal violence. J Subst Abuse Treat 2019; 99:88-103. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2018.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Revised: 12/20/2018] [Accepted: 12/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Armstrong EM, Glover Reed B, Bennett LW. How and How Much: Combined Services for Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse. Violence Against Women 2019; 25:1450-1470. [PMID: 30600781 DOI: 10.1177/1077801218820201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This study generates practice-based evidence about organizational strategies for addressing co-occurring domestic violence (DV) and substance abuse (SA) using a survey of organizations working on both issues (N = 204). How (the strategies) and how much (the extensiveness) organizations attend to both issues vary by organizational type (DV, SA, or multiservice) and populations served. While most SA and multiservice organizations address DV internally, most DV organizations use external collaborations; all offer services to DV perpetrators at similar rates. Findings underscore the importance of including multiple, nuanced measures of organizational activities related to co-occurring DV and SA in future research.
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Upshur CC, Jenkins D, Weinreb L, Gelberg L, Orvek EA. Prevalence and predictors of substance use disorders among homeless women seeking primary care: An 11 site survey. Am J Addict 2017; 26:680-688. [PMID: 28677919 DOI: 10.1111/ajad.12582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2016] [Accepted: 06/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Homeless women have shown high rates of substance use disorders (SUD), but many studies are more than a decade old, limited in geographic location, or focus only on women living outdoors or in shelters. The purpose of this study was to obtain a more current and representative sample of homeless women and the prevalence and predictors of substance use disorders among women seeking primary care at Health Care for the Homeless clinics across the US. METHODS Eleven Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) clinics in nine states contributed proportionally to a sample of n = 780 female patients who completed a self-administered survey including demographics, housing history, health, mental health, and drug and alcohol use. RESULTS Compared to the general population of women, rates were four times higher for an alcohol use disorder, and 12 times higher for a drug use disorder. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS The findings indicate a significant need for SUD services, with an equally high need for mental health services. In addition, high rates of victimization and use of tobacco, and overall poor health status, indicate overall health disparities. SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE Addressing barriers to full integration of substance use and mental health services, such as improving screening, reimbursement, clinician training, and addressing biases about motivation of this population to engage in treatment, are necessary to improve the health of women seeking care in HCH settings. (Am J Addict 2017;26:680-688).
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- Carole Christofk Upshur
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts.,Department of Quantitative Methods, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
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- National Health Care for the Homeless Council, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
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- Department of Family Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, and Department of Health Policy and Management, Fielding School of Public Health, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Quantitative Methods, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
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Sánchez FC, Wolff N. The association between substance use and physical victimization among incarcerated men in Spanish prisons. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LAW AND PSYCHIATRY 2017; 50:9-16. [PMID: 27816218 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlp.2016.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2016] [Revised: 09/13/2016] [Accepted: 09/29/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Physical victimization and substance use are common behaviors inside prisons. Yet little is known about whether there is an association between substance use and physical victimization among male inmates. We examined the absolute and relative association between substance use (prior to, during, and both prior to and during incarceration) and physical victimization while incarcerated. For this study, 2484 men (mean age of 36.3years; SD=11.1) were sampled from eight prisons located in Spain. Information was collected using self-report questionnaires probing experiences of physical victimization while incarcerated and substance use prior to prison and during the past six months in prison. We found that the rates and likelihood of physical victimization were greater for male inmates who used substances at any time, compared to non-consumers of substances but were highest for male inmates who used exclusively in prison or both prior to and in prison. These findings suggest the need for immediate prevention steps including comprehensive screening and segregation practices; better drug interdiction practices; and more evidence-based substance abuse treatment with and without integrated trauma treatment to ensure public health and safety.
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- Francisco Caravaca Sánchez
- Department of Criminology, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Avenue of Jerónimos, Guadalupe, 30107 Murcia, Spain.
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- Bloustein Center for Survey Research, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 33 Livingston Avenue, Office 273, United States
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Tompkins CNE, Neale J. Delivering trauma-informed treatment in a women-only residential rehabilitation service: Qualitative study. DRUGS-EDUCATION PREVENTION AND POLICY 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/09687637.2016.1235135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Charlotte N. E. Tompkins
- National Addiction Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK and
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- National Addiction Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK and
- Centre for Social Research in Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Engstrom M, Winham K, Gilbert L. Types and Characteristics of Childhood Sexual Abuse: How Do They Matter in HIV Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Women in Methadone Treatment in New York City? Subst Use Misuse 2016; 51:277-94. [PMID: 26886405 PMCID: PMC6385865 DOI: 10.3109/10826084.2015.1058823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is often considered an important distal factor in HIV sexual risk behaviors; however, there are limited and mixed findings regarding this relationship among women experiencing substance use problems. In addition, research with this population of women has yet to examine differences in observed CSA-HIV sexual risk behaviors relationships by CSA type and characteristics. OBJECTIVES This study examines relationships between CSA coding, type, and characteristics and HIV sexual risk behaviors with main intimate partners among a random sample of 390 women in methadone treatment in New York City who completed individual interviews with trained female interviewers. RESULTS Findings from logistic regression analyses indicate that CSA predicts substance use with sexual activity, with variations by CSA coding, type, and characteristics; however, the role of CSA is more limited than expected. Having a main partner with HIV risk mediates some relationships between CSA and drinking four or more drinks prior to sex. Intimate partner violence is the most consistent predictor of sexual risk behaviors. Other salient factors include polysubstance use, depression, social support, recent incarceration, relationship characteristics, and HIV status. CONCLUSIONS/IMPORTANCE This study contributes to understanding of relationships between CSA and HIV sexual risk behaviors and key correlates associated with HIV sexual risk behaviors among women in methadone treatment. It also highlights the complexity of measuring CSA and its association with sexual risk behaviors and the importance of comprehensive approaches to HIV prevention that address psychological, relational, situational, and substance use experiences associated with sexual risk behaviors among this population.
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- Malitta Engstrom
- a School of Social Policy & Practice , University of Pennsylvania , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , USA
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- b Kent School of Social Work , University of Louisville , Louisville , Kentucky , USA
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- c Social Intervention Group, Columbia University , New York , New York , USA
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Alcohol and substance use, until recently, were believed to be a predominantly male phenomenon. Only in the last few decades, attention has shifted to female drug use and its repercussions in women. As the numbers of female drug users continue to rise, studies attempt to understand gender-specific etiological factors, phenomenology, course and outcome, and issues related to treatment with the aim to develop more effective treatment programs. Research has primarily focused on alcohol and tobacco in women, and most of the literature is from the Western countries with data from developing countries like India being sparse. This review highlights the issues pertinent to alcohol and substance use in women with a special focus to the situation in India.
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- Rakesh Lal
- Department of Psychiatry and National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Psychiatry and National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Addiction Medicine, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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An investigation of the relationship between the caseload model of midwifery for socially disadvantaged women and childbirth outcomes using routine data – A retrospective, observational study. Midwifery 2015; 31:409-17. [DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2015.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2014] [Revised: 12/16/2014] [Accepted: 01/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Winham KM, Engstrom M, Golder S, Renn T, Higgins GE, Logan TK. Childhood victimization, attachment, psychological distress, and substance use among women on probation and parole. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPSYCHIATRY 2015; 85:145-158. [PMID: 25822606 DOI: 10.1037/ort0000038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The present analysis was guided by a gendered pathways-based theoretical model and examined relationships between childhood victimization and current attachment, psychological distress, and substance use among 406 women with histories of victimization who were on probation and parole in an urban Kentucky county. Structural equation modeling examined relationships among childhood victimization, attachment, psychological distress, and substance use. Additionally, we examined the mediational role that attachment plays in relationships between childhood victimization and both psychological distress and substance use. The data fit the models properly. Psychological distress was significantly predicted by childhood victimization, and adult attachment partially mediated this relationship. Childhood victimization did not significantly predict substance use; however, attachment did. The findings suggest that attachment may be an important factor to further understand and address in relation to psychological distress and substance use among women with histories of victimization who are involved in the criminal justice system.
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- School of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania
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- Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville
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- Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville
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- Department of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky
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Wolff N, Huening J, Shi J, Frueh BC, Hoover DR, McHugo G. Implementation and effectiveness of integrated trauma and addiction treatment for incarcerated men. J Anxiety Disord 2015; 30:66-80. [PMID: 25617774 PMCID: PMC4620997 DOI: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2014.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2014] [Revised: 10/27/2014] [Accepted: 10/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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A controlled trial of Seeking Safety (SS) and Male-Trauma Recovery Empowerment Model (M-TREM) examined implementation and effectiveness of integrated group therapy for comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) on PTSD and mental health symptoms plus self-esteem and efficacy for incarcerated men. The study sample (n=230) was male inmates 18 years or older who were primarily non-white, high school graduates or equivalents, had childhood trauma histories, committed violent crimes, had serious mental illnesses, and resided in a maximum security prison. Incarcerated men, who screened positive for PTSD and SUD, were assigned randomly (n=142) or by preference (n=88) to receive SS or M-TREM, with a waitlist group of (n=93). Manualized interventions were group-administered for 14 weeks. Primary outcomes were PTSD and other mental health symptoms. Secondary outcomes were self-esteem, coping, and self-efficacy. SUD outcomes cannot be measured in a correctional setting. Implementation feasibility was exhibited by the ability to recruit, screen, assign, and retain participants. Effectiveness findings depended on sample, design, and method for analysis. Using a waitlist control group and no follow-up period, we found no aggregate effect of treatment on PTSD symptoms, although, when disaggregated, M-TREM was found to improve PTSD severity and SS improved general mental health symptoms and psychological functioning. Using intent-to-treat and completer analyses, no significant differences were found in the relative performance between SS and M-TREM on primary or secondary outcomes. When longitudinal data were maximized and modeled in ways that reflect the hierarchical nature of the data, we found that SS and M-TREM performed better than no treatment on PTSD severity and secondary outcomes, and that treatment benefits endured. Findings cautiously support implementing either Seeking Safety or M-TREM to treat incarcerated men with co-morbid PTSD and addiction problems.
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- Nancy Wolff
- Center for Behavioral Health Services and Criminal Justice Research, Rutgers University, 176 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, United States.
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- Center for Behavioral Health Services and Criminal Justice Research, Rutgers University, 176 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, United States
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- Center for Behavioral Health Services and Criminal Justice Research, Rutgers University, 176 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, United States
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- Department of Psychology, University of Hawaii, 200 W. Kawili St., Hilo, HI 96720, United States; The Menninger Clinic, Houston, TX 12303, United States
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- Center for Behavioral Health Services and Criminal Justice Research, Rutgers University, 176 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, United States
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- Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center, The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, United States
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Morales-Alemán MM, Hageman K, Gaul ZJ, Le B, Paz-Bailey G, Sutton MY. Intimate partner violence and human immunodeficiency virus risk among black and Hispanic women. Am J Prev Med 2014; 47:689-702. [PMID: 25455114 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2014.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2014] [Revised: 06/20/2014] [Accepted: 08/05/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Approximately 80% of new HIV infections among U.S. women are among black/African American and Hispanic women. HIV risk may be associated with intimate partner violence (IPV); data regarding IPV for women in high-HIV prevalence areas are scarce. PURPOSE To examine prevalence and correlates of IPV among women. METHODS Heterosexual women and their male partners in cities with high HIV prevalence were enrolled. During 2006-2007, participants completed interviews about HIV risk factors and IPV (physical violence or forced sex) experiences. Data were analyzed during 2012-2013 using multivariate logistic regression to identify individual- and partner-level IPV correlates. RESULTS Of 1,011 female respondents, 985 (97.4%) provided risk factor and demographic data. Most were non-Hispanic black/African American (82.7%); living at or below poverty (86.7%); and tested HIV-negative (96.8%). IPV-physical violence was reported by 29.1%, and IPV-forced sex by 13.7%. Being married/living with a partner (AOR=1.60, 95% CI=1.06, 2.40); non-injection drug use (AOR=1.74, 95% CI=1.22, 2.48); and ever discussing male partners' number of current sex partners (AOR=1.60, 95% CI=1.15, 2.24) were associated with IPV-physical violence. Women reporting concurrent sex partners (AOR=1.80, 95% CI=1.04, 3.13) and ever discussing number of male partners' past sex partners (AOR=1.85, 95% CI=1.13, 3.05) were associated with IPV-forced sex. Feeling comfortable asking a male partner to use condoms was associated with decreased IPV-physical violence (AOR=0.32, 95% CI=0.16,0.64) and -forced sex (AOR=0.37, 95% CI=0.16, 0.85). CONCLUSIONS Prevention interventions that enhance women's skills to decrease HIV and IPV risk are important strategies for decreasing racial/ethnic disparities among women.
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- Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, CDC, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, CDC, Atlanta, Georgia; ICF International, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, CDC, Atlanta, Georgia
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Mason R, O'Rinn SE. Co-occurring intimate partner violence, mental health, and substance use problems: a scoping review. Glob Health Action 2014; 7:24815. [PMID: 25416321 PMCID: PMC4240863 DOI: 10.3402/gha.v7.24815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2014] [Revised: 10/09/2014] [Accepted: 10/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive, serious problem detrimental to the health of untold numbers of women. In addition to physical injuries that may be sustained, IPV has been significantly associated with mental health challenges including substance use problems. The problems are complex, highly correlated with each other, and bidirectional in nature. Although as many as 50% of women in mental health and between 25% and 50% of women in substance abuse treatment programs report IPV, frontline workers in all three sectors state they lack the training to address these co-occurring problems. Objective To determine what frontline IPV, mental health, and substance use workers need to know in order to provide appropriate care to women experiencing co-occurring IPV, mental health and/or substance use problems. Design Using Scholars Portal OVID, Medline and OVID PsycINFO and combinations of significant terms, we conducted a scoping review of articles published between 2005 and 2014. Results An initial 4017 records were retrieved (3484 from Scholars Portal, 272 from Medline, 261 from PsycINFO). After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 35 articles were reviewed. Of these, 14 examined the relationships among IPV, mental health, and substance use; 7 focused on IPV and mental health; 14 looked at IPV and substance use. Conclusions Although education and training frequently figured among the recommendations in the reviewed articles, specific content for proposed education or training was lacking. The most frequently occurring recommendations focused on the need to develop better collaboration, coordination, and integration across IPV, mental health and addiction treatment services.
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- Robin Mason
- Women's College Hospital, Women's College Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Dalla Lana School of Public Health and Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada;
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- Women's College Hospital, Women's College Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Bertoni N, Burnett C, Cruz MS, Andrade T, Bastos FI, Leal E, Fischer B. Exploring sex differences in drug use, health and service use characteristics among young urban crack users in Brazil. Int J Equity Health 2014; 13:70. [PMID: 25181954 PMCID: PMC4243730 DOI: 10.1186/s12939-014-0070-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2014] [Accepted: 07/25/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Introduction Studies have shown important gender differences among drug (including crack) users related to: drug use patterns; health risks and consequences; criminal involvement; and service needs/use. Crack use is prevalent in Brazil; however, few comparative data by sex exist. We examined and compared by sex key drug use, health, socio-economic indicators and service use in a bi-city sample of young (18–24 years), regular and marginalized crack users in Brazil. Methods Study participants (total n = 159; n = 124 males and n = 35 females) were recruited by community-based methods from impoverished neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. Assessments occurred by an anonymous interviewer-administered questionnaire and serum collection for blood-borne virus testing between November 2010 and June 2011. Descriptive statistics and differences for key variables by sex were computed; in addition, a ‘chi-squared automatic interaction detector’ (‘CHAID’) analysis explored potential primary factors differentiating male and female participants. Results Most participants were non-white, and had low education and multiple income sources. More women had unstable housing and income from sex work and/or panhandling/begging, whereas more men were employed. Both groups indicated multi-year histories of and frequent daily crack use, but virtually no drug injection histories. Men reported more co-use of other drugs. More women were: involved in sex-for-drug exchanges; Blood-Borne Virus (BBV) tested and HIV+. Both groups reported similar physical and mental health patterns; however women more commonly utilized social or health services. The CHAID analysis identified sex work; paid work; begging/panhandling; as well as physical and mental health status (all at p < 0.05) as primary differentiating factors by sex. Conclusions Crack users in our study showed notable differences by sex, including socio-economic indicators, drug co-use patterns, sex risks/work, BBV testing and status, and service utilization. Results emphasize the need for targeted special interventions and services for males and female crack users in Brazil.
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Saxena P, Messina N, Grella CE. Who Benefits from Gender Responsive Treatment? Accounting for Abuse History on Longitudinal Outcomes for Women in Prison. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND BEHAVIOR 2014; 41:417-432. [PMID: 24910481 PMCID: PMC4045615 DOI: 10.1177/0093854813514405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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This study explores outcome variation among women offenders who participated in gender-responsive substance abuse treatment (GRT). In order to identify subgroups of participants that may differentially benefit from this treatment, secondary analyses examined the interaction between randomization into GRT and a history of abuse (physical/sexual) on depression and number of substances used post- treatment. The sample consisted of 115 incarcerated women assessed at baseline and 6- and 12-months post parole. Longitudinal regression showed that women reporting abuse randomized into GRT had significantly reduced odds of depression (OR = .29, p < .05, 95% CI = .10 - .86) and lowered rates of number of substances used (IRR = .52, p < .05, 95% CI = 0.28-0.98), in comparison to those who reported abuse and were randomized to the non-GRT group. GRT for women offenders who have experienced prior abuse would maximize the benefits of the trauma-informed, gender-sensitive intervention.
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Muzik M, Ads M, Bonham C, Rosenblum K, Broderick A, Kirk R. Perspectives on trauma-informed care from mothers with a history of childhood maltreatment: a qualitative study. CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT 2013; 37:1215-24. [PMID: 23978576 PMCID: PMC3870043 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2013.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2012] [Revised: 07/17/2013] [Accepted: 07/25/2013] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Women who experienced abuse or neglect as children are more likely to have health problems during pregnancy and postpartum, but can be reluctant to seek help due to a lack of trauma-informed services. As part of a larger mixed method study, this component aimed to obtain qualitative data from trauma-exposed new mothers about their health care preferences during the perinatal period with the ultimate goal to design personalized, supportive interventions. Fifty-two trauma-exposed mothers completed a semi-structured interview at seven months postpartum about health care preferences including ideas for programs that promote wellness, thoughts about the influences of being a new mother and possible names for a program serving trauma-exposed mothers. Interviews were transcribed and coded using N-Vivo. Participants described ambivalence about seeking help but also a sincere desire for healing, coupled with hope for the future. This tension was apparent in the discussions highlighting the importance of access to experienced, nonjudgmental, and knowledgeable health and social care staff and volunteers, the wish for both formal, integrated physical and mental health services, and for informal opportunities to meet other trauma-exposed mothers in a non-stigmatizing, child-friendly setting. Finally, positive relationship-building, respect, and safety were identified as key elements of services critical to counteract trauma-related shame and mistrust in others. Services for trauma-exposed mothers should acknowledge the normal ambivalence surrounding seeking help, but promote hope-affirming practices in a family-centered, safe, non-clinical setting that involves children, builds social support, and provides peer interaction. Program names should reflect optimism and healing rather than trauma.
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- Maria Muzik
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan
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Ibabe I, Stein JA, Nyamathi A, Bentler PM. Predictors of substance abuse treatment participation among homeless adults. J Subst Abuse Treat 2013; 46:374-81. [PMID: 24238716 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2013.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2013] [Revised: 09/11/2013] [Accepted: 10/04/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The current study focuses on the relationships among a trauma history, a substance use history, chronic homelessness, and the mediating role of recent emotional distress in predicting drug treatment participation among adult homeless people. We explored the predictors of participation in substance abuse treatment because enrolling and retaining clients in substance abuse treatment programs is always a challenge particularly among homeless people. Participants were 853 homeless adults from Los Angeles, California. Using structural equation models, findings indicated that trauma history, substance use history and chronicity of homelessness were associated, and were significant predictors of greater recent emotional distress. The most notable result was that recent emotional distress predicted less participation in current substance abuse treatment (both formal and self-help) whereas a substance use history alone predicted significantly more participation in treatment. Implications concerning treatment engagement and difficulties in obtaining appropriate dual-diagnosis services for homeless mentally distressed individuals are discussed.
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- Izaskun Ibabe
- Department of Social Psychology and Behavior Sciences Methodology, University College of Psychology, Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU), Avda. Tolosa 70, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain.
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- Department of Psychology, 3566 Franz Hall, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563, USA.
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- School of Nursing, Room 2-250, Factor Building, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1702, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, Franz Hall, Box 951563, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563, USA.
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Scott RM, Hides L, Allen JS, Lubman DI. Coping style and ecstasy use motives as predictors of current mood symptoms in ecstasy users. Addict Behav 2013; 38:2465-72. [PMID: 23770644 DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2013.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2012] [Revised: 03/26/2013] [Accepted: 05/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Elevated depressive and anxiety symptoms during childhood and adolescence have been associated with greater risk of later ecstasy use. Ecstasy users have reported using ecstasy to reduce depression or worry, or to escape. While these findings suggest that some people use ecstasy as a form of self-medication, limited research has been conducted examining the relationship between affective symptoms, coping styles and drug use motives in ecstasy users. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine if coping style and/or ecstasy use motives are associated with current mood symptoms in ecstasy users. METHODS A community sample (n=184) of 18-35 year olds who had taken ecstasy at least once in the past 12 months completed self-report measures of depression, anxiety, ecstasy use motives and coping styles. Timeline follow back methods were used to collect information on lifetime ecstasy, recent drug use and life stress. Trauma exposure was measured using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview-Trauma List. RESULTS Coping motives for ecstasy use and an emotion-focused coping style were significantly associated with current depressive and anxiety symptoms. Emotion-focused coping mediated the relationship between a history of trauma and current anxiety symptoms and moderated the relationship between recent stressful life events and current depressive symptoms. CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight the importance of interventions targeting motives for ecstasy use, and providing coping skills training for managing stressful life events among people with co-occurring depressive/anxiety symptoms and ecstasy use.
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- Rebecca M Scott
- School of Psychology and Psychiatry, Monash University, Victoria 3800, Australia
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Murphy J, Houston JE, Shevlin M, Adamson G. Childhood sexual trauma, cannabis use and psychosis: statistically controlling for pre-trauma psychosis and psychopathology. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol 2013; 48:853-61. [PMID: 23052424 DOI: 10.1007/s00127-012-0592-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2012] [Accepted: 09/08/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Recurring evidence seems to suggest that sexual trauma in childhood may moderate associations between cannabis consumption and psychosis. It has also been suggested, however, that poor childhood mental health may explain linkages between these phenomena. METHODS The current study, using data from the National Comorbidity Survey-Replication (N = 2,355), sought to revaluate the stability of the childhood trauma-cannabis interaction while statistically controlling for pre-trauma psychotic experiences and psychopathology in childhood. RESULTS Psychotic experiences that occurred before childhood sexual trauma significantly influenced adult psychosis symptomatology (psychosis pre-rape B = 0.10; psychosis pre-sexual assault B = 0.23). Social phobia (B = 0.07) also conferred risk for adult psychosis. Pre-trauma childhood psychopathology, however, did not account for the interaction between childhood sexual trauma and cannabis consumption in a multivariate model. Childhood experiences of rape (B = 0.15) and an interaction between cannabis use and childhood sexual assault (B = 0.05) independently contributed to adult psychosis. Cannabis use conferred no independent risk. CONCLUSIONS With specific regard to research methodology, the current findings offer further justification for the inclusion of childhood sexual trauma in analyses investigating associations between cannabis use and psychosis.
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- Jamie Murphy
- School of Psychology, University of Ulster, Magee Campus, Northland Road, Derry, BT48 7JL, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Differential service utilization associated with trauma-informed integrated treatment for women with co-occurring disorders. ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY IN MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH 2013; 39:426-39. [PMID: 21706408 DOI: 10.1007/s10488-011-0362-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Women with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and trauma histories vary greatly in symptom severity and use of support services. This study estimated differential effects of an integrated treatment intervention (IT) across sub-groups of women in this population on services utilization outcomes. Data from a national study were used to cluster participants by symptoms and service utilization, and then estimate the effect of IT versus usual care on 12-month service utilization for each sub-group. The intervention effect varied significantly across groups, in particular indicating relative increases in residential treatment utilization associated with IT among women with predominating trauma and substance abuse symptoms. Understanding how IT influences service utilization for different groups of women in this population with complex needs is an important step toward achieving an optimal balance between need for treatment and service utilization, which can ultimately improve outcomes and conserve resources.
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Golder S, Connell CM, Sullivan TP. Psychological distress and substance use among community-recruited women currently victimized by intimate partners: a latent class analysis and examination of between-class differences. Violence Against Women 2013; 18:934-57. [PMID: 23008429 DOI: 10.1177/1077801212456991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Latent class analysis was used to examine patterns of victimization among a community sample of 212 women experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV). Results identified three classes of women characterized by victimization history (recent IPV, childhood victimization); classes were further differentiated by IPV-related posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, other indicators of psychological distress, and substance use. Differentiating levels of victimization and their associated patterns of psychosocial functioning can be used to develop intervention strategies targeting the needs of different subgroups of women so that mental health and substance use problems can be reduced or prevented altogether. Implications for treatment and future research are presented here.
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- Seana Golder
- Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, USA.
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Engstrom M, El-Bassel N, Gilbert L. Childhood sexual abuse characteristics, intimate partner violence exposure, and psychological distress among women in methadone treatment. J Subst Abuse Treat 2012; 43:366-76. [PMID: 22444420 PMCID: PMC5860657 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2012.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2011] [Revised: 01/07/2012] [Accepted: 01/16/2012] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Traumatic experiences and their biopsychosocial sequelae present complex challenges in substance use treatment. For women with substance use problems, childhood sexual abuse (CSA), intimate partner violence exposure (IPV), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and overall psychological distress are often co-occurring concerns. To address gaps in knowledge and to strengthen practice regarding these critical issues in substance use treatment, we drew upon cross-sectional and longitudinal data from baseline and 12-month interviews with a random sample of 416 women in methadone treatment to examine relationships between CSA characteristics, particularly the presence of force and involvement of family, IPV, and mental health concerns. Although CSA involving force and family was not associated with IPV as hypothesized, it was associated with increased risk of PTSD and overall psychological distress. The multivariate findings underscore the psychological vulnerabilities associated with CSA involving force and family and suggest that drug use and financial circumstances may be important targets to reduce IPV risk.
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- Malitta Engstrom
- School of Social Service Administration, University of Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
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Semple SJ, Strathdee SA, Zians J, Patterson TL. Methamphetamine-using parents: the relationship between parental role strain and depressive symptoms. J Stud Alcohol Drugs 2012; 72:954-64. [PMID: 22051209 DOI: 10.15288/jsad.2011.72.954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The methamphetamine epidemic in the United States involves a large number of men and women with dependent-age children. However, we know little about the parenting strains experienced by methamphetamine-using mothers and fathers and the relationship of these parenting strains to mental health outcomes, specifically depressive symptoms. METHOD The primary goal of this study was to examine five dimensions of parental role strain in relation to depressive symptoms in a sample of 180 methamphetamine-using parents of dependent-age children in San Diego, CA. Dimensions of parental role strain included child emotional and behavioral problems, child physical health problems, child-related financial strain, interpersonal conflict involving children, and intrapsychic strain related to children. RESULTS Methamphetamineusing mothers reported significantly more child-related emotional and behavioral problems compared with methamphetamine-using fathers (7.9 vs. 6.8; t = 2.5, p < .05). In multiple regression analysis, higher Beck depression scores were associated with being a mother (β = .186, p < .05), having more children younger than 18 years old (β = .165, p < .05), less emotional support (β = -.230, p < .01), and higher scores on intrapsychic parental role strain related to children (β = .288, p < .01). CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest the importance of considering the multidimensional nature of parenting strain in the development of drug treatment and counseling programs for methamphetamine-using parents.
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- Shirley J Semple
- Department of Psychiatry (0680), University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, California 92093-0680, USA
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D'Andrea W, Sharma R, Zelechoski AD, Spinazzola J. Physical health problems after single trauma exposure: when stress takes root in the body. J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc 2011; 17:378-92. [PMID: 22142975 DOI: 10.1177/1078390311425187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Research has established that chronic stress, including traumatic events, leads to adverse health outcomes. The literature has primarily used two approaches: examining the effect of acute stress in a laboratory setting and examining the link between chronic stress and negative health outcomes. However, the potential health impact of a single or acute traumatic event is less clear. The goal of this literature review is to extend the literature linking both chronic trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder to adverse health outcomes by examining current literature suggesting that a single trauma may also have negative consequences for physical health. The authors review studies on health, including cardiovascular, immune, gastrointestinal, neurohormonal, and musculoskeletal outcomes; describe potential pathways through which single, acute trauma exposure could adversely affect health; and consider research and clinical implications.
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Gilbert AR, Morrissey JP, Domino ME. Service Utilization Patterns as Predictors of Response to Trauma-Informed Integrated Treatment for Women With Co-occurring Disorders. J Dual Diagn 2011; 7:117-129. [PMID: 22368532 PMCID: PMC3285402 DOI: 10.1080/15504263.2011.592411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE: The current study examined whether clinical responses to an integrated treatment intervention among women with co-occurring disorders and histories of abuse varied according to their service use patterns at baseline. METHODS: Data were from a national, multi-site, integrated treatment intervention study in 1998-2003. Analyses included 999 study participants assigned to the integrated treatment group and who were symptomatic at baseline. Participants' baseline service use activity was characterized according to five distinct baseline service use clusters. Logistic regression models estimated study participants' odds of good clinical responses to integrated treatment at 12 months across the five service clusters. RESULTS: Participants with high levels of psychotropic medication and medical care use at baseline had significantly lower odds than low-intensity service users of having a good response to integrated treatment at 12 months on mental health, alcohol addiction, and posttraumatic stress measures. A majority of women in this group had serious medical illness or disability and were more likely than their counterparts with other service use patterns to have used homeless or domestic violence shelters. CONCLUSIONS: Women who used high levels of medication and medical services appear to have faced especially difficult barriers in responding well to integrated treatment. Careful assessments of their mental health, trauma, and medical treatment needs may be required as part of integrated treatment in an effort to improve their response to integrated treatment, clinical outcomes and well-being. This information can also be used to target integrated treatment to women who are likely to respond positively and achieve meaningful improvements in their functioning.
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- Allison R. Gilbert
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management and Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
- Deputy Director for Research, Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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Nyamathi AM, Nandy K, Greengold B, Marfisee M, Khalilifard F, Cohen A, Leake B. Effectiveness of intervention on improvement of drug use among methadone maintained adults. J Addict Dis 2011; 30:6-16. [PMID: 21218306 DOI: 10.1080/10550887.2010.531669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of three interventions (individual motivational interviewing, group motivational interviewing, or nurse-led hepatitis health promotion) in reducing drug use. A randomized, controlled trial was conducted with 256 methadone maintained moderate-to-heavy alcohol-using adults attending one of five MM outpatient clinics. Drug use in the overall sample was significantly reduced from baseline to 6-month follow-up, as assessed by a 30-day recall (p < 0.0001), with a trend apparent for 6-month recall (p = 0.09). The group and individual programs revealed significant decreases in drug use at the 30-day recall.
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- Adeline M Nyamathi
- University of California, Los Angeles, School of Nursing, Room 2-250, Factor Building, Box 951720, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1702, USA.
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Shand FL, Degenhardt L, Slade T, Nelson EC. Sex differences amongst dependent heroin users: histories, clinical characteristics and predictors of other substance dependence. Addict Behav 2011; 36:27-36. [PMID: 20833480 DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2010.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2009] [Revised: 07/06/2010] [Accepted: 08/04/2010] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND AIMS To examine differences in the characteristics and histories of male and female dependent heroin users, and in the clinical characteristics associated with multiple substance dependence diagnoses. DESIGN AND METHODS 1513 heroin dependent participants underwent an interview covering substance use and dependence, psychiatric history, child maltreatment, family background, adult violence and criminal history. Family background, demographic and clinical characteristics were analysed by sex. Ordinal regression was used to test for a relationship between number of substance dependence diagnoses and other clinical variables. RESULTS Women were more likely to experience most forms of child maltreatment, to first use heroin with a boyfriend or partner, to experience ongoing adult violence at the hands of a partner, and to have a poorer psychiatric history than men. Males had more prevalent lifetime substance dependence diagnoses and criminal histories and were more likely to meet the criteria for ASPD. Predictors of multiple substance dependence diagnoses for both sexes were mental health variables, antisocial behaviour, childhood sexual abuse, victim of adult violence, younger age at first cannabis use and overdose. As the number of dependence diagnoses increased, clinical and behavioural problems increased. Childhood emotional neglect was related to increasing dependence diagnoses for females but not males, whereas PTSD was a significant predictor for males but not females. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Mental health problems, other substance dependence, childhood and adult trauma were common in this sample, with sex differences indicating different treatment needs and possible different pathways to heroin dependence for men and women.
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- Fiona L Shand
- National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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Brady LL, Najavits LM, Toussaint D, Bonavota D, Veysey B. Does recent criminal involvement matter? A study of women with co-occurring disorders in a multisite national trial. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.1080/17523281.2010.503938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Chung S, Domino ME, Morrissey JP. Changes in treatment content of services during trauma-informed integrated services for women with co-occurring disorders. Community Ment Health J 2009; 45:375-84. [PMID: 19308729 PMCID: PMC2758206 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-009-9192-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2008] [Accepted: 03/10/2009] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The experience of trauma is highly prevalent in the lives of women with mental health and substance abuse problems. We examined how an intervention targeted to provide trauma-informed integrated services in the treatment of co-occurring disorders has changed the content of services reported by clients. We found that the intervention led to an increased provision of integrated services as well as services addressing each content area: trauma, mental health and substance abuse. There was no increase in service quantity from the intervention. Incorporation of trauma-specific element in the treatment of mental health and substance abuse may have been successfully implemented at the service level thereby better serve women with complex behavioral health histories.
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- Sukyung Chung
- Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute, 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301 USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1104G McGavran-Greenberg Hall, CB#7411, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7411 USA
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- Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research and Department of Health Policy and Management, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 725 Airport Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7590 USA
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Danielson CK, Amstadter A, Dangelmaier RE, Resnick HS, Saunders BE, Kilpatrick DG. Does Typography of Substance Abuse and Dependence Differ as a Function of Exposure to Child Maltreatment? JOURNAL OF CHILD & ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE 2009; 18:323. [PMID: 20151043 DOI: 10.1080/10678280902973310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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We investigated the link between child maltreatment, including child sexual assault (CSA) and child physical assault (CPA), and addiction-related symptomatology in a subsample of adolescents from the National Survey of Adolescents, all of whom met DSM-IV criteria for substance abuse or dependence (n=281). Over 60% of the sample reported a history of CSA and/or CPA. Results indicated significant differences in typography of substance abuse and dependence symptoms and rates of comorbid lifetime PTSD based on assault history, specific assault incident characteristics, and sex. Clinical implications for substance abusing youth with maltreatment histories are discussed.
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- Carla Kmett Danielson
- National Crime Victims Research & Treatment Center, Medical University of South Carolina
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Clark C, Young MS. Outcomes of mandated treatment for women with histories of abuse and co-occurring disorders. J Subst Abuse Treat 2009; 37:346-52. [PMID: 19394186 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2009.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2008] [Revised: 03/16/2009] [Accepted: 03/23/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Although there is much momentum for behavioral health policies supporting mandated treatment, there is little evidence supporting its safety and effectiveness for individuals with complex issues. The authors used a national study of women with co-occurring psychiatric, substance use disorders and histories of trauma to compare mandated and voluntary treatment by examining psychiatric, substance use, and trauma-related outcomes following treatment. This quasi-experimental study included 2,726 women, with measures completed at baseline, 6-month, and 12-month follow-up. Two-way analyses of covariance examined the main and interactive effects of coercive status (mandated vs. voluntary) and condition (integrated treatment vs. services as usual) on psychiatric distress, trauma-related symptoms, and substance use outcomes. Women did better with integrated treatment and with mandated treatment regardless of treatment condition for psychiatric, trauma, and substance use outcomes at both follow-ups. Further research clarifying unintended side effects and change mechanisms of mandated treatment is needed to inform policy decisions.
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- Colleen Clark
- Department of Mental Health Law and Policy-MHC 2732, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
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Ellis AR, Morrissey JP. Assessing Multiple Outcomes for Women with Co-Occurring Disorders and Trauma in a Multi-Site Trial: A Propensity Score Approach. ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY IN MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH 2009; 36:123-32. [DOI: 10.1007/s10488-009-0204-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2006] [Accepted: 01/05/2009] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Covington SS, Burke C, Keaton S, Norcott C. Evaluation of a Trauma-Informed and Gender-Responsive Intervention for Women in Drug Treatment. J Psychoactive Drugs 2008; Suppl 5:387-98. [DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2008.10400666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Borsari B, Read JP, Campbell JF. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use Disorders in College Students. JOURNAL OF COLLEGE STUDENT PSYCHOTHERAPY 2008; 22:61-85. [PMID: 19834572 PMCID: PMC2761637 DOI: 10.1080/87568220801960720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Research indicates that many college students report post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or substance use disorder (SUD), yet there has been scant attention paid to the co-occurrence of these disorders in college students. This review examines the co-occurrence of PTSD and SUD in college students. Recommendations for counseling centers are provided regarding the assessment of this population, an overview of treatment issues, and three areas of clinical importance when working with this population: risk behaviors, interpersonal violence, and social isolation. Future directions for research are also suggested.
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- Brian Borsari
- Assistant Professor, Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Brown University, Box G-S121-5, Providence, RI 02903, and Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 830 Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, RI 02908
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, 224 Park Hall, The University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14222
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- Vice President of Clinical Services, Psychological Centers, Inc., 765 Allens Avenue, Providence, RI 02905
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Sacks JY, McKendrick K, Hamilton Z, Cleland CM, Pearson FS, Banks S. Treatment outcomes for female offenders: relationship to number of Axis I diagnoses. BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES & THE LAW 2008; 26:413-434. [PMID: 18683197 DOI: 10.1002/bsl.828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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This article describes a study that examined the relationship between multiple Axis I mental health diagnoses and treatment outcomes for female offenders in prison substance abuse treatment programs. Preliminary findings of the effectiveness of therapeutic community (TC) treatment, modified for female offenders, relative to a control cognitive behavioral treatment condition, are presented. The hypothesis--that participants who fit into multiple diagnostic categories have more dysfunctional symptoms and behaviors at baseline--was confirmed; however, a hypothesized relationship between the number of Axis I diagnoses and 6 month treatment outcomes across five domains (mental health, trauma exposure, substance use, HIV needle risk behaviors, and HIV sexual risk) was not supported. Across all Axis I mental health groups, TC treatment was significantly more effective than the control condition overall, as well as on measures of mental health symptoms and HIV sexual risk. These findings suggest that this TC treatment program, as modified, is an effective model for women with varied diagnoses and diagnostic complexities.
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- Joann Y Sacks
- Center for the Integration of Research and Practice, National Development and Research Institutes, Inc, New York, NY 10010, USA.
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Sacks S, McKendrick K, Sacks JY, Banks S, Harle M. Enhanced outpatient treatment for co-occurring disorders: Main outcomes. J Subst Abuse Treat 2008; 34:48-60. [PMID: 17574795 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2007.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2006] [Revised: 01/02/2007] [Accepted: 01/07/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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This study, which was conducted in an outpatient substance abuse treatment program, randomly assigned clients with mental health symptoms to either a control group, which received basic program services, or an experimental group, which was configured as a modified therapeutic community (TC) track, with the addition of modified TC features and three specific elements-psychoeducational seminar, trauma-informed addictions treatment, and case management. The experimental group had significantly better outcomes as compared with the control group on measures of psychiatric severity and on the key measure of housing stability; no difference was observed for substance use, crime, and employment. The findings must be qualified because (a) only 3 of 34 representative measures (<10%) showed significant differential treatment effects and (b) analysis revealed partial implementation of the enhancements. The study provides modest support for the effectiveness, on specific outcomes, of outpatient substance abuse treatment programs that add modified TC features and targeted interventions to strengthen their capacity to treat co-occurring disorders.
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- Stanley Sacks
- Center for the Integration of Research and Practice, National Development and Research Institutes, New York, NY 10010, USA.
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Cusack KJ, Morrissey JP, Ellis AR. Targeting trauma-related interventions and improving outcomes for women with co-occurring disorders. ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY IN MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH 2007; 35:147-58. [PMID: 17999175 DOI: 10.1007/s10488-007-0150-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2007] [Accepted: 10/19/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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National attention to the effects of interpersonal trauma has led mental health systems to adopt policies on trauma-related services; however, there is a lack of clarity regarding targeting of these services. Data from the Women, Co-occurring Disorders and Violence Study (WCDVS) were reanalyzed by grouping women on their baseline PTSD and substance abuse presentation and assessing the differential response to an integrated mental health/substance abuse intervention. Treatment effects were largest for subgroups characterized by high levels of PTSD, whereas the effects for those in the low symptom group were near zero. These findings underscore the need for clinicians to conduct careful assessments of trauma-related symptoms and to target the most intensive trauma-related interventions to individuals with PTSD symptoms.
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- Karen J Cusack
- Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7590, USA.
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VanDeMark NR. Policy on reintegration of women with histories of substance abuse: a mixed methods study of predictors of relapse and facilitators of recovery. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PREVENTION AND POLICY 2007; 2:28. [PMID: 17880725 PMCID: PMC2100039 DOI: 10.1186/1747-597x-2-28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2007] [Accepted: 09/19/2007] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background The predominant U.S. policy approach toward individuals with substance abuse problems has relied on stigma and punishment by withholding access to education, cash assistance, housing, social support, and normal social roles. In contrast to this approach, the theory of reintegrative shaming asserts that providing individuals with the opportunity to reconnect with society is more effective in reducing potential to relapse to crime and drug abuse. Strategies that promote such reconnection include expanding access to basic needs and supportive relationships along with increasing opportunities to fully participate in mainstream social roles. Methods The present cross-sectional study examined the predictors of relapse and the facilitators of recovery in a sample of 325 women with histories of substance abuse. Analysis of secondary data, collected as part of a national cross-site study, employed a mixed methods approach conducting (1) logistic regression to examine the predictors of relapse and (2) an inductive qualitative analysis of responses from open-ended items to explore the women's perceptions of barriers to and facilitators of recovery. Results Results suggest that lower levels of instrumental support, affective support, and participation in normal roles (such as parent, employee, student, and citizen) are significant predictors of relapse to drug use and criminal behaviors. Qualitative findings support the quantitative results, revealing that participating women perceived the variables of support and role participation as critical in facilitating their recovery. They also noted the importance of individual characteristics such as optimism and strength and emphasized the significance of their relationship with their children in motivating them to avoid relapse. Findings suggest that punitive policies toward women with substance abuse histories may be ineffective. Conclusion The author concludes that current policies designed to withhold access to basic needs such as housing, education, cash assistance, and positive relationships may deprive women with histories of substance abuse of the means to reconnect with society. Policies that promote access to basic needs and offer avenues for women to participate in normal societal roles should be more fully explored.
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- Nancy R VanDeMark
- Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver, 2148 South High Street, Denver, CO 80208 USA.
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Clark C, Young MS, Jackson E, Graeber C, Mazelis R, Kammerer N, Huntington N. Consumer Perceptions of Integrated Trauma-Informed Services Among Women with Co-Occurring Disorders. J Behav Health Serv Res 2007; 35:71-90. [PMID: 17647107 DOI: 10.1007/s11414-007-9076-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2007] [Accepted: 06/09/2007] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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As part of a national, multi-site treatment outcome study, an instrument was designed to assess consumers' perceptions of key services integrating trauma, mental health, and substance abuse issues, the Consumer Perceptions of Care (CPC). This study evaluates the psychometric properties of this instrument and analyzes consumers' perceptions of the services they received. The results suggest that the measure has four factors: services integration, choice in services, trauma-informed assessment, and respect for cultural identity. These factors demonstrated adequate reliability, and the overall results suggested that the measure is a reliable, sensitive, and valid reflection of consumers' perceptions of their services and their providers for diverse racial and ethnic groups. Women in the intervention programs perceived their services as more highly integrated for trauma, mental health, and substance use than women in the services as usual or comparison programs, supporting its utility as a measure of programs designed to provide integrated services.
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- Colleen Clark
- Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
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Amaro H, Dai J, Arévalo S, Acevedo A, Matsumoto A, Nieves R, Prado G. Effects of integrated trauma treatment on outcomes in a racially/ethnically diverse sample of women in urban community-based substance abuse treatment. J Urban Health 2007; 84:508-22. [PMID: 17356904 PMCID: PMC2219564 DOI: 10.1007/s11524-007-9160-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This study presents findings from a quasiexperimental, nonequivalent, group-design study with repeated measures that explored the effects of integrated trauma-informed services on the severity of substance abuse, mental health, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomatology among women with histories of trauma in urban, community-based substance abuse treatment. The study also explored if the model of integrated services was equally beneficial for women of various racial/ethnic groups. Participants in the study were 342 women receiving substance abuse treatment in intervention and comparison sites. Results indicated that at 6 and 12 month follow-ups, those in the trauma-informed intervention group, in contrast to the comparison group, had significantly better outcomes in drug abstinence rates in the past 30 days as well as in mental health and PTSD symptomatology. Results also showed that, overall, integrated services were beneficial for women across the different racial/ethnic groups in substance abuse treatment, although some differences appear to exist across racial/ethnic groups in improving addiction severity and mental health and PTSD symptomatology.
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- Hortensia Amaro
- Institute on Urban Health Research, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.
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Sacks JY, McKendrick K, Banks S. The impact of early trauma and abuse on residential substance abuse treatment outcomes for women. J Subst Abuse Treat 2007; 34:90-100. [PMID: 17574799 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2007.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2006] [Revised: 12/26/2006] [Accepted: 01/02/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This study examines the impact of early abuse on the functioning and the 12-month treatment outcomes of 146 homeless addicted women who entered residential substance abuse treatment. Sixty-nine percent of the women reported exposure to childhood physical, sexual, or emotional abuse; the majority reported multiple forms of abuse. Comparisons of abused and nonabused women revealed significant differences in childhood, adolescent, and adult functioning, indicative of the pervasive detrimental effects of early abuse. Female survivors of childhood abuse did not improve in treatment as much as their nonabused peers in psychological functioning (p < .001), substance abuse (p < .01), or continuing trauma exposure (p < .01) . The findings suggest the importance of adapting models of residential substance abuse treatment to address concurrent issues related to trauma history. Additional research is needed to identify effective integrated treatment approaches for this population and to explore the independent and interconnected pathways linking trauma history and outcome.
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- JoAnn Y Sacks
- Center for the Integration of Research and Practice, National Development and Research Institutes, Inc., New York, NY 10010, USA.
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Gielen AC, Ghandour RM, Burke JG, Mahoney P, McDonnell KA, O'Campo P. HIV/AIDS and intimate partner violence: intersecting women's health issues in the United States. TRAUMA, VIOLENCE & ABUSE 2007; 8:178-98. [PMID: 17545573 DOI: 10.1177/1524838007301476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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This article reviews 35 U.S. studies on the intersection of HIV and adult intimate partner violence (IPV). Most studies describe rates of IPV among women at risk or living with HIV/AIDS and identify correlates, using multiple types of convenience samples (e.g., women in methadone treatment, women in shelters or clinics), cross-sectional designs, and self-reported risk behaviors. HIV-positive women appear to experience any IPV at rates comparable to HIV-negative women from the same underlying populations; however, their abuse seems to be more frequent and more severe. The authors found only four relevant interventions and none addressed sexually transmitted HIV and partner violence risk reduction simultaneously. There is a critical need for research on (a) causal pathways and cumulative effects of the syndemic issues of violence, HIV, and substance abuse and (b) interventions that target IPV victims at risk for HIV, as well as HIV-positive women who may be experiencing IPV.
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- Andrea Carlson Gielen
- Department of Health, Behaviour and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA
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