Childhood Maltreatment and Early Alcohol Use Among High-Risk Adolescents

Hamburger, Merle E.; Leeb, Rebecca T.; Swahn, Monica H.

doi:10.15288/jsad.2008.69.291

Cited by 126 publications

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“…This link has also been confirmed by several previous studies (2,3,5,7,13,22,27,28). These experiences may cause adolescents to begin to use alcohol or drugs as a way of coping with painful memories and the psychological consequences of the events in which they have been involved (2,6,17,21,23,29). In this type of cross-sectional study, however, it is difficult to determine what the "chicken" is and what the "egg" is.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 64%

“…The results are mixed with regard to alcohol use, with some studies establishing a connection between victimization during childhood and high alcohol consumption among older teenagers and young adults (17,21); other studies have not been able to find these correlations (6,22).…”

Section: Victimization In Relation To Drug and Alcohol Usementioning

confidence: 97%

“…In addition, a history of sexual abuse is more predictive of alcohol and drug abuse among girls than among boys (17,25). However, some studies have shown that a history of childhood sexual abuse is strongly related to high alcohol consumption among boys (21,29).…”

Section: Victimization In Relation To Drug and Alcohol Usementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The degree of victimization is often related to the degree of psychiatric disorder (2,28). Serious substance abuse problems among adolescents are seen as these individuals' way of coping with the stress and painful emotions that arise from traumatic events (2,6,17,21,23,29). Alongside victimization, elevated substance abuse can probably also be explained by other factors, such as peer pressure and changed individual attitudes toward drugs (23,26).…”

Section: Victimization In Relation To Drug and Alcohol Usementioning

confidence: 99%

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Experiences of victimization among adolescents with Substance Abuse Disorders in Sweden

Anderberg¹,

Dahlberg²

2016

Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology

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Background: Adolescents who initiate treatment for substance abuse often have a history of victimization in the form of physical, psychological, or sexual abuse. These experiences can have serious adverse consequences that may affect their lives and social functioning. Objective: This article describes and analyzes victimization among adolescents who are in outpatient treatment for substance abuse disorders with respect to gender, social circumstances, alcohol and drug abuse, and mental health. Method: This cross-sectional study is based on structured interviews with 748 adolescents from seven outpatient clinics in Sweden. Chi-squared tests were performed to examine significant differences between gender and victimization (or lack of victimization). The study also included a quantitative content analysis of interview utterances. Results: The analysis showed that more than half of the adolescents had experienced violence or another type of abuse. There are also significant gender differences: two thirds of the girls and slightly less than half the boys had experienced abuse in some form, and the girls had more severe needs at treatment admission. Conclusion: This study established that experiences of victimization and exposure to violence are widespread among adolescents with substance abuse disorders in Sweden. This is an important issue that requires attention and action, with preventive and therapeutic interventions needed to provide support for both substance abuse disorders and psychiatric symptoms.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 64%

Section: Victimization In Relation To Drug and Alcohol Usementioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Victimization In Relation To Drug and Alcohol Usementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Victimization In Relation To Drug and Alcohol Usementioning

confidence: 99%

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Experiences of victimization among adolescents with Substance Abuse Disorders in Sweden

Anderberg¹,

Dahlberg²

2016

Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology

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“…Despite the high prevalence of alcohol use among adolescents, we know of only four studies that have explored associations between alcohol use and violence experiences in the general population of adolescents (Giaconia et al, 2000;Hamburger, Leeb, & Swahn, 2008;Kilpatrick et al, 2000Kilpatrick et al, , 2003. These studies found that exposure to various types of interpersonal violence experiences may increase the risk of alcohol use.…”

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Exploratory Study on the Association between Interpersonal Violence Experiences and Alcohol Use among Adolescents

Peleg-Oren¹,

Cardenas²,

Comerford³

et al. 2013

Social Work Research

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Although a high prevalence of interpersonal violence among adolescents has been documented, we know very little about the association between interpersonal violence and alcohol use among adolescents. This study examines the relation between interpersonal violence experiences and alcohol use among a general random sample of 4,564 adolescents recruited through a randomized school-based survey of high school students in Florida. Overall, 30% of high school students reported lifetime interpersonal violence through physical fights, and 8% reported being physically forced to have sexual intercourse. In multivariable multinomial weighted logistic models adjusting for gender, ethnicity, and grade, high school students who were involved in physical fights or physically forced to have sexual intercourse had greater odds of alcohol use or binge drinking in the past 30 days than students who were not exposed to these experiences. In conclusion, adolescents who have faced interpersonal violence experiences may be at a high risk for alcohol use. Findings suggest that early evaluation of interpersonal violence experiences may be important as part of alcohol use prevention programs among adolescents. The article discusses implications for social work prevention programs and recommendations for future research.

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