Associations between types of maltreatment and substance use during adolescence

Child Neglect and Its Association With Subsequent Juvenile Drug and Alcohol Offense

“…With the built-in matched control data collection design, this study confirms the negative effect from child neglect can extend beyond the influence of an individual's age, gender, race, and family socioeconomic status. These findings are similar to those from previous studies that adolescents with child abuse and/or neglect history are at significantly higher risk of using alcohol and illicit drugs (Harrier et al 2001;Moran et al 2004), engaging in dangerous drug-related activities (Lau et al 2005), and other delinquency behaviors (Wall and Barth 2005).…”

“…Children who were neglected during at a young age were found to have a significantly higher tendency to be involved in risky health behaviors such as violence perpetration, drug and alcohol abuse, and other behaviors during adolescence, and many extend these behaviors well into their adulthood (Brook et al 2005;Hofstra et al 2000;Moran et al 2004;McGue and Iacono 2005). Among these delinquencies, underage alcohol abuse is a leading social and public health problem in this country.…”

Analysis of factors involved in the social inclusion process of young people fostered in residential care institutions

“…It might be that this major instability is related to a closer relation with the family during protection; or that the minor was separated from their parents against their will. Different studies show that adolescents who have suffered different types of maltreatment are at an increased risk of substance abuse (Moran, Vuchinicha & Hallb, 2004, Swanston et al, 2003, increased difficulties establishing stable sentimental relations, an increased risk of suffering abuse from their partner (Romito et al, 2003), and practice more risky sexual activity (Rodgers et al, 2004). In the same vein, Fergusson & Horwood (1998) found that fostering or adoption does not prevent the appearance of behavioural problems in adolescence.…”

Experiences of victimization among adolescents with Substance Abuse Disorders in Sweden

“…Experiences of both direct and indirect victimization have been shown to influence later drug abuse among adolescents (22)(23)(24), although psychological abuse has a somewhat lower correlation with drug abuse as compared with physical and sexual abuse (1). The cumulative effect of poly-victimization is also related to more severe drug abuse (6,7,23), and adolescents who have been exposed to both physical and sexual abuse are at particularly high risk for drug abuse (1,7). Adolescents who witnessed community violence also exhibit higher rates of tobacco, alcohol, and drug use later in life (6,24).…”

“…Victimization during childhood is a serious risk factor for future substance abuse disorders (1)(2)(3)(4), and adolescents who present for drug and alcohol abuse treatment frequently have a history of exposure to violence in the form of physical, psychological, or sexual abuse earlier in their lives (5). These experiences can have significant adverse consequences that may impact the lives and social functioning of these individuals.…”