Family Violence and Substance Use: The Perceived Effects of Substance Use Within Gay Male Relationships

2001 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Michael Cruz ◽  
Robert L. Peralta
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Depth Data ◽  
Drugs And Alcohol ◽  
Perceived Effects ◽  
Current Article ◽  
Gay Male Relationships ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Research Endeavor

The purpose of this research endeavor is to examine the life situations of gay men where domestic violence was present. The current article expands on previously published works by examining respondents’ perceptions of what role alcohol and other drug use plays in causing substance use-related domestic violence. Three different perceptions emerged from the data and are presented here. First, drugs and alcohol use was perceived to be causally related to the domestic violence our respondents endured. Second, our respondents believed substance abuse resulted from the violence—it was used as a coping mechanism. Finally, many respondents did not believe there was any association between substance abuse and violence. The need for further in-depth data related to the relationship between drugs, alcohol, and domestic violence is noted.

Neuropsychological correlates of adolescent substance abuse: Four-year outcomes

1999 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 481-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
SUSAN F. TAPERT ◽  
SANDRA A. BROWN
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Drug Withdrawal ◽  
Neuropsychological Functioning ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Drug Involvement ◽  
Abuse Treatment ◽  
Neuropsychological Impairments ◽  
The Relationship

Alcohol and other drug use are common in youth, but neurocognitive sequelae are unclear. This study examines the relationship between neuropsychological functioning and protracted substance use in adolescence. One hundred fifteen adolescents, ages 13 to 19 years, were recruited from inpatient substance abuse treatment programs and followed for 4 years. Adolescents were administered a comprehensive battery of neuropsychological tests and evaluated on substance use involvement during treatment, and at 6-month, 1-year, 2-year, and 4-year follow-up time points. Protracted substance abuse over the 4 years of follow-up was associated with significantly poorer subsequent functioning on tests of attention. In addition, alcohol and drug withdrawal accounted for significant variance in visuospatial functioning, above and beyond demographic, educational, and health variables in detoxified late adolescents and young adults. Results suggest that alcohol and drug withdrawal may be a more powerful marker of protracted neuropsychological impairments than other indices of youthful alcohol and drug involvement. (JINS, 1999, 5, 481–493.)

scholarly journals RELIGIOUS STRESS AS A PREDICTOR OF ADULT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AMONG SEXUAL MINORITIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (40) ◽  
pp. 207-214
Author(s):  
Jennifer Schindler ◽  
Magy Martin ◽  
Don Martin
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
Sexual Minorities ◽  
Predictor Variable ◽  
Correlational Analysis ◽  
Substance Abuse Disorder ◽  
The Relationship

Researchers have taken considerable interest in the relationship between religious stress and substance use disorders in adulthood among sexual minorities. The purpose of this study was to examine religious stress as a predictor variable for substance use disorders among sexual minorities. A sample of 105 self-selected participants identified as sexual minorities completed the survey. Data were analyzed using correlational analysis. Contrary to previous research, our results indicated no significant correlation between religious stress and substance abuse disorder in sexual minorities. While religious stress is difficult for individuals, our data indicates it may not lead specifically to substance use disorders.

scholarly journals Drivers of Substance Use and Related Disorders Among Young People in a Peri-urban District of Ghana

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vida Kasore ◽  
Enoch Acheampong ◽  
Frances Emily Owusu-Ansah ◽  
Mark Owusu ◽  
Ampeh Unity Worlanyo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Role Models ◽  
National Development ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Urban District ◽  
Written Form ◽  
Psychiatric Issue ◽  
Perceived Effects

Abstract Background: Substance use-related disorders have become a major psychiatric issue globally. The energetic youth who contribute meaningfully to national development are the most affected population by this social menace. This study aimed to examine the knowledge and perception of the youth on substance use-related disorders and the perceived effects on their lives.Methods: The study used a qualitative approach to explore the perceptions of substance use-related disorders in the Kwabre-East Municipality of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The purposive technique was used to select 35 participants based on a set of inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data were gathered through focus group discussions and interviews in the Twi language and audio-recorded. Data were transcribed from Twi to English in a written form. The data were categorized into themes based on similarities and differences. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The emerged themes have been presented as main findings, which are supported by quotations from the participants. Results: The study identified that substances commonly abused by the youth were alcohol, tramadol, gasoline product, glue, and marijuana. Again, it was found that peer influence, poor parental control, and loss of a job (poverty), perceived academic enhancement, and imitation of role models were factors that caused substance abuse among the youth. In addition, the following were identified in terms of the effects: mental illness, cardiovascular conditions, family exclusion, insecurity, and stigmatization.Conclusion: The initiation and implementation of drug preventive interventions by relevant stakeholders are crucial in preventing the commencement of any undesirable behaviour among the youth as far as substance abuse is concerned.

Methamphetamine dependence and domestic violence among police detainees

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony Morgan ◽  
Alexandra Gannoni
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Cannabis Dependence ◽  
Methamphetamine Dependence ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Integrated Responses ◽  
Underlying Risk

This study explores the relationship between methamphetamine dependence and domestic violence among male police detainees interviewed as part of the Drug Use Monitoring in Australia program. Detainees who were dependent on methamphetamine reported high rates of domestic violence. They were significantly more likely to have been violent towards an intimate partner in the previous 12 months than detainees who used methamphetamine but were not dependent. Similar patterns were observed for detainees who reported cannabis dependence. Attitudes minimising the impact of violence were also associated with an increased likelihood of domestic violence. The results illustrate the importance of integrated responses that address the co-occurrence of substance use disorders and domestic violence, and the underlying risk factors for both harmful behaviours.

Alcohol, other psychoactive substance use disorders, and suicide

2021 ◽  
pp. 275-284
Author(s):  
Tine Maes ◽  
Geert Dom
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Psychoactive Substance ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Psychoactive Substance Use ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Behavioural Addictions

Up to 90% of the individuals who complete suicide meet criteria for a psychiatric disorder. Specifically, substance use disorders (SUD) are highly prevalent and frequently associated with an increased risk of suicidal behaviours. Growing evidence shows that this also counts for behavioural addictions, such as gambling. Comorbidity of psychiatric disorders such as major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorder, with SUD, increase the risk. Pathways underlying the relationship between substance abuse and suicidality are multifactorial; the short-term effect of intoxication, impulsivity as trait and state, neurobiological consequences of chronic substance abuse, and accumulating adverse life events all contribute. Assessment and management of suicidality within SUD patients are mandatory for suicide prevention. Further, the evidence is growing that treatment of SUD in itself can reduce suicidality risk. Finally, and from a prevention perspective, decreasing substance use on a general population level is associated with decreases of population-level suicidality.

Drug Courts

2019 ◽  
pp. 50-82
Author(s):  
David DeMatteo ◽  
Kirk Heilbrun ◽  
Alice Thornewill ◽  
Shelby Arnold
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Drug Court ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Drug Courts ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Criminal Justice Involvement ◽  
Key Features ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter first reviews the relationship between substance abuse and criminal justice involvement, followed by a discussion of the history and development of drug courts, with a specific focus on their features, operations, and key components. The authors then discuss the extensive research on the effectiveness of drug courts, focusing primarily on outcomes of recidivism and substance use. Given the large body of research on drug courts, there is a great deal of data on the correlates and predictors of success in drug courts; the authors provide a summary of the key factors related to drug court success. They also mention the limitations in the extant research and note how future studies can address these shortcomings. The authors then discuss a newer drug court model—juvenile drug courts—with a focus on their key features and effectiveness. Finally, after discussing best practices in the development and operation of drug courts, “next steps” are proposed.

The relationship between migration and substance use on individuals who are routed to the substance abuse treatment due to probation act

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 376
Author(s):  
Derya Kayli ◽  
A Altintoprak ◽  
Hande Celikay ◽  
Yesim BaburKorkmaz ◽  
Deniz Kabakci
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Substance Abuse Treatment ◽  
Abuse Treatment ◽  
The Relationship

How Can We Combat Excess Mortality in Harlem: A One Day Survey of Substance Abuse in Adult General Care

1991 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 369-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Ann Adler Cohen ◽  
Asher Aladjem ◽  
Amy Horton ◽  
Jose Lima ◽  
Antonio Palacios ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
High Mortality ◽  
Excess Mortality ◽  
East Harlem ◽  
Drugs And Alcohol ◽  
Addiction Services ◽  
Abused Drugs ◽  
General Care ◽  
Hiv Seropositive

Our hypothesis was that a one-day survey of all patients hospitalized on Adult General Care would demonstrate a need for expanded addiction services in a municipal teaching hospital in East Harlem. We interviewed 276 patients in Adult General Care on February 16, 1990 to assess whether they abused drugs or alcohol or were hospitalized for reasons related to substance use. Of the 276 patients interviewed, 18 percent used alcohol alone, 14 percent used drugs alone, 17 percent used both drugs and alcohol and 2 percent were hospitalized for reasons related to substance use. One hundred forty or 51 percent of all patients were admitted because of substance use and its sequelae or as a result of violence associated with the buying or selling of drugs. The percentage was highest on one medical floor where 89 percent of the patients were substance users and on medical floors in general where the average was 60 percent. Forty patients or 14 percent were known to be HIV seropositive. Given the high mortality in Harlem, the results of our one-day survey indicate a need for expanded addiction services.

Domestic Violence Recent Research (2004–2005) Part III: Risk Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment

2005 ◽  
Vol 78 (4) ◽  
pp. 327-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. F. Lowenstein
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Zero Tolerance ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Spousal Abuse ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Legal Action ◽  
The Relationship

The causes of and reasons for spousal abuse are many. There is the need to abuse in order to control and hence to assert power by preventing the victim from seeking a greater say in the relationship. Abusers are often jealous and possessive, preventing their partners from having contacts outside their relationship. Abusers often belittle and isolate their partner and make them feel inept, worthless and dependent. Sometimes abusers have alcohol or substance abuse problems. The reaction of the victims is to become dependent, fearful and to develop low self-esteem. Numerous psychological problems also develop in victims. The following important individualised goals must be achieved to protect victims. First, and most importantly, is to safeguard victims from abuse, providing treatment for the victim and children as well as for the abuser. This must be done individually rather than as a couple. Perpetrators must not only accept that what they do is wrong, and that there must be zero tolerance in relation to this, but they must also learn to develop the capacity to change both attitudes and behaviour. They need to learn to deal with their anger and to attend treatment on the basis of this. Legal action is also vital.

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