title: Identifying methamphetamine users at risk for major depressive disorder: findings from the methamphetamine treatment project at three-year follow-up.
abstract: Little is known about risk factors for depression in methamphetamine users. Using data from 526 adults in the largest psychosocial clinical trial of methamphetamine users conducted to date, this study examined clinical, demographic, and substance use characteristics that predict the presence of a diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD) three years after treatment for methamphetamine dependence. The results indicate that two risk factors predict a diagnosis of MDD: a Beck Depression Inventory total score greater than 20, and one or more prior suicide attempts. These risk factors identify methamphetamine users who may benefit from early interventions for psychiatric symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Integrated Substance Abuse Programs, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90025, USA. sglasner@ucla.edu
authors.forename: Suzette
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Glasner-Edwards
authors.forename: Larissa J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Mooney
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Marinelli-Casey
authors.forename: Maureen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hillhouse
authors.forename: Alfonso
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ang
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rawson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D019969:Amphetamine-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000633:toxicity*; D015897:Comorbidity; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs / Q000633:toxicity*; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008694:Methamphetamine / Q000633:toxicity*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010555:Personality Inventory; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D008694:Methamphetamine