Abuse and violence history of men and women in treatment for methamphetamine dependence.
The Methamphetamine Treatment Project offers the opportunity to examine the history of abuse and violence in a sample of 1016 methamphetamine users participating in a multisite study between 1999-2001. Reporting of abuse and violence was extensive, with 80% of women reporting abuse or violence from a partner. Men were more likely to report experiencing violence from friends and others. A high percentage of study participants reported a variety of threatening or coercive experiences with their partners. Past and current interpersonal violence is a characteristic of the lifestyles of the majority entering treatment for methamphetamine dependence.
Cohen
Judith B
JB
East Bay Community Recovery Project, Oakland, CA, USA.
Dickow
Alice
A
Horner
Kathryn
K
Zweben
Joan E
JE
Balabis
Joseph
J
Vandersloot
Denna
D
Reiber
Chris
C
D000328:Adult; D019969:Amphetamine-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003068:Coercion; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008694:Methamphetamine; D008875:Middle Aged; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014481:United States; D014754:Violence / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*
D008694:Methamphetamine