Abuse and Violence History of Men and Women in Treatment for Methamphetamine Dependence

Abstract

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.

Hair drug testing of children suspected of exposure to the manufacture of methamphetamine

“…7,8 Harm to children may also result indirectly due to the risk of physical and sexual abuse and neglect of children living in homes with substance abusing caregivers. 1,9 This risk may be accentuated by a higher rate of concomitant interpersonal violence 10,11 and psychiatric co-morbidities 12,13 among the parent-user.…”

A review of the clinical pharmacology of methamphetamine

“…Neuroimaging studies suggest that persistent depression may be associated with methamphetamine-induced neurotoxicity [92]. The high incidence of psychological trauma among methamphetamine users may exacerbate anxiety and depression [93].…”

Dosage des amphétamines dans les cheveux, la salive et les urines

“…Methamphetamine use has become a major problem among many communities, frequently associated with violence among men and women (15 (18,19).…”