Physical and sexual intimate partner violence among women in methadone maintenance treatment.
Although several studies have examined the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and drug use among women in drug treatment programs, more information is needed to delineate differences, as a function of the specific drug used. Data from a random sample of 416 women attending methadone programs were analyzed to elucidate the differential associations between IPV and use of the following: marijuana only, cocaine only, heroin only, or cocaine and heroin. Prevalence of IPV among this sample far exceeded estimates from the general population. After adjusting for sociodemographic variables, use of cocaine only was significantly associated with an increased likelihood of experiencing IPV compared with no drug use. Similar results were found for women using both cocaine and heroin.
El-Bassel
Nabila
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Social Intervention Group, Columbia University School of Social Work, New York, NY 10025, USA. ne5@columbia.edu
Gilbert
Louisa
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Frye
Victoria
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Wu
Elwin
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Go
Hyun
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Hill
Jennifer
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Richman
Beverly L
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D000328:Adult; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008691:Methadone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009294:Narcotics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015995:Prevalence; D012742:Sex Offenses / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D009294:Narcotics; D008691:Methadone