Sexual abuse history and treatment outcomes among women undergoing methadone treatment

Bartholomew, Norma G; Courtney, Katherine Ortega; Rowan-Szal, Grace A.; Simpson, D. Dwayne

doi:10.1016/j.jsat.2005.07.003

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“…Cosden and Cortez-Ison (1999) reported an association between sexual abuse and treatment retention in a sample of female residential patients. Our finding that sexual, physical, or emotional abuse was not significantly associated with negative UDS 1 year after beginning MMT is consistent with several studies (Bartholomew, Courtney, Rowan-Szal, & Simpson, 2005;Fiorentine, Pilati, & Hillhouse, 1999). Conversely, Messina, Wish, and Nemes (2000) found that a history of physical abuse was significantly associated with positive UDS at 19 months after treatment among patients in a therapeutic community.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…In this sample, 36% of females reported experiencing some form of interpersonal abuse during their lifetime. Previous studies found similar rates, e.g., 39% in a sample of opioid-replacement treatment-seeking women (Bartholomew et al, 2005), indicating that a significant proportion of women seeking substance abuse treatment have experienced interpersonal abuse. Given that the current study found interpersonal abuse was prevalent and impacted treatment outcome, intervention to minimize its negative consequences is warranted.…”

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confidence: 54%

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Gender-Specific Predictors of Retention and Opioid Abstinence During Methadone Maintenance Treatment

Levine¹,

Lundahl²,

Ledgerwood³

et al. 2015

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 54%

Gender-Specific Predictors of Retention and Opioid Abstinence During Methadone Maintenance Treatment

Levine¹,

Lundahl²,

Ledgerwood³

et al. 2015

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

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“…However, there are clinical experts who contend that treatment of special populations may be enhanced if their particular needs associated with personal attributes and background characteristcs are considered and met in a treatment environment (American Psychiatric Association 1995; Bartholomew et al 2005;Kauffman and Woody 1995;Walton-Moss and McCaul 2006). The present research reflects an effort to apply and adapt Western research tools and methodologies to fit the unique social and cultural circumstances of the Middle East.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Problem Severity Profiles of Substance Abusing Women in Therapeutic Treatment Facilities

Isralowitz

Reznik

2008

Int J Ment Health Addiction

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This article aims to examine specific substance use profiles among former Soviet Union (FSU) immigrant and native-born women in Israeli therapeutic treatment facilities. Individuals were sampled at drug treatment facilities and assessed using the Addiction Severity Index. ASI scores suggest differences between the two groups. Among the findings are native born females have been using heroin and amphetamines longer than FSU immigrants; however, immigrant women have more years of alcohol use. FSU women are more inclined to be injection drug users, prefer shorter forms of treatment, and to use alcohol when receiving treatment for heroin addiction. FSU women have higher levels of chronic medical problems, HCV, and HIV/AIDS. The study results tend to support the position that treatment of special populations may be enhanced if their particular needs associated with personal attributes and background characteristcs are considered and met in a treatment environment.

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“…Rates of physical and mental abuse, as well as behavioral health issues are relatively high in patients suffering with OUD [26][27][28][29][30]. It is rare to observe that someone addicted to opioids is only struggling with the drug itself.…”

Section: Is Sustainable Long-term Recovery Possible Without Addressinmentioning

confidence: 99%

Individualizing Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment: Time to Fully Embrace a Chronic Disease Model

Gustin¹,

Nichols²,

Martin³

2015

J Reward Defic Syndr

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The current opioid epidemic in the United States is changing our perceptions of the face of addiction. Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) has become pervasive and is affecting all ethnicities, races, socioeconomic classes, the young and the old. In 2015, 46 people will lose their life each day to a chronic brain disease that is going unnoticed and undertreated. Over the last five decades, numerous scientific and clinical breakthroughs have allowed for a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying addiction, and the development of medications that can help support a patient's long-term recovery. All of those that have contributed to these advancements have aided in redefining addiction as a primary, chronic disease of the brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry; however, our treatment strategies have not necessarily advanced to the same extent as our current understanding of the disease. This commentary will explore how personal philosophies can bias treatments strategies and definitions of treatment success, and prevent adoption of chronic disease treatment models that would significantly improve the quality of life of those suffering with OUD. This is a challenge to consider how our views and stigma can impact a patient's recovery. We are currently losing a battle with a disease that is taking the lives of 46 individuals daily; it is time to fully embrace a chronic disease model which comprises an integrated pharmacopsychosocial approach for treating the biopsychosocial disorder that is addiction to reverse these trends.

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Sexual abuse history and treatment outcomes among women undergoing methadone treatment

Cited by 27 publications

References 19 publications

Gender-Specific Predictors of Retention and Opioid Abstinence During Methadone Maintenance Treatment

Gender-Specific Predictors of Retention and Opioid Abstinence During Methadone Maintenance Treatment

Problem Severity Profiles of Substance Abusing Women in Therapeutic Treatment Facilities

Individualizing Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment: Time to Fully Embrace a Chronic Disease Model

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