Childhood trauma in the lives of substance-dependent patients: The relationship between depression, anxiety and self-esteem

Ekinci, Suat; Kandemır, Hasan

doi:10.3109/08039488.2014.981856

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“…Several studies have documented the association between adverse childhood events and adult substance abuse (Ekinci and Kandemir, 2014). Specifically, childhood sexual abuse (Cuellar and Curry, 2007; Vera et al, 2005) physical abuse and neglect (Mersky et al, 2013) have been identified as important risk factors for the development of substance abuse in adulthood.…”

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Childhood trauma and METH abuse among men who have sex with men: Implications for intervention

Lopez-Patton

Kumar

Jones

et al. 2016

Journal of Psychiatric Research

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Methamphetamine (METH) has become one of the most widely abused drugs in South Florida, particularly among MSM who may or may not be HIV seropositive. High rates of childhood trauma have been reported among HIV-infected MSM (Chartier et al., 2010), but, the association of childhood trauma, and mood disorders with methamphetamine use in HIV-infected men, has not been comprehensively explored. A better understanding of the association between these factors could improve existing substance abuse treatment intervention strategies and medical treatment programs (e.g., medication adherence; Carrico, 2010) to enhance positive health outcomes for male meth abusers living with the psychological consequences of childhood abuse. This study, as part of a larger study, examined the occurrence of childhood trauma and depression in a group of HIV seropositive METH abusing MSM. Significantly higher levels of depression symptom severity were found among METH users relative to non-METH users (p < .001). Irrespective of HIV status, METH users also reported higher frequencies of emotional, physical and sexual child abuse relative to non-METH users (p < .001). Among meth users, depression was predicted by childhood emotional neglect. These results suggest that childhood maltreatment may be implicated in the development of emotional distress (e.g., depression) and higher prevalence of methamphetamine/drug abuse in this population. These findings have important implications for substance abuse interventions, specifically targeting METH addiction among MSM. Addressing childhood trauma and depression may play a key role in enhancing the effectiveness of interventions for methamphetamine addiction.

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Childhood trauma and METH abuse among men who have sex with men: Implications for intervention

Lopez-Patton

Kumar

Jones

et al. 2016

Journal of Psychiatric Research

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“…CSA is linked to other syndemic pathways including depression, substance use, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which may develop even years later and are linked synergistically to perpetuate risk behavior (Parsons et al, 2011; Rowan & Foy, 1993; Rowan et al, 1994; Stall et al, 2003). Both CSA and PTSD are associated with a host of comorbid psychological health issues in adulthood, including substance use disorders (Banducci et al, 2014a; Suvak et al, 2012), low self-esteem (Browne & Finkelhor, 1986; Ekinci & Kandemir, 2015; Payne et al, 2014), and difficulty regulating emotions including distress intolerance (Stevens et al, 2013). CSA and related psychological and health sequelae, have also been associated with HIV-related condomless sex (Banducci et al, 2014a, b; Boroughs et al, 2015).…”

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Psychological and behavioral moderators of the relationship between trauma severity and HIV transmission risk behavior among MSM with a history of childhood sexual abuse

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Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can be associated with condomless sex among men who have sex with men (MSM). However, the impact of moderating factors on the relationship between PTSD symptom severity and condomless sex is poorly understood. We examined whether PTSD symptom severity was associated with condomless sex among MSM with CSA histories, and whether substance dependence, self-esteem, and distress tolerance moderated that relationship (n = 288). Notably, no direct relationship between PTSD symptom severity and condomless sex was found. Adjusted models indicated that condomless sex was differentially impacted by PTSD symptom severity among those without substance dependence (ΔR2 = 0.03, p = 0.034) and, counterintuitively, those with high self-esteem (ΔR2 = 0.07, p = 0.005). PTSD symptom severity was associated with condomless sex across levels of distress tolerance. Findings indicate that substance use, self-esteem, and distress tolerance should be targeted in high-risk MSM with CSA even if they do not have PTSD.

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“…Our findings suggest that posttraumatic symptoms are related to self-esteem. Self-esteem is of critical importance when considering adaptive functioning in the face of adversity, as it has been linked to traumatic experiences (e.g., Ekinci & Kandemir, 2015), recidivism (Cook, 2014), substance abuse (e.g., Stein et al, 2002), and other maladaptive outcomes (e.g., suicidality; Eskin, 2012). Focusing trauma-informed efforts on those displaying posttraumatic stress symptoms and focusing those efforts on symptom reduction will optimize treatment in promoting adaptive functioning and thus improve perceptions of self-worth and self-esteem.…”

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“…There is also evidence to suggest that an individual’s self-esteem, self-concept, and self-worth are shaped by having experienced a trauma and/or having posttraumatic stress symptoms (e.g., Ekinci & Kandemir, 2015). Childhood maltreatment and family violence have been associated with lower self-esteem in adulthood (Liem & Boudewyn, 1999), and Soler, Paretilla, Kirchner, and Forns (2012) found lower levels of self-liking in those who had experienced multiple victimizations compared to those with one victimization experience.…”

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Rates of traumatization and psychopathology in criminal justice-involved women

Salina

Figge

Ram

et al. 2016

Journal of Trauma & Dissociation

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Prior research has consistently found disproportionate rates of traumatization and psychopathology in criminal justice-involved women. The current study aimed to characterize rates of traumatization, psychopathology, and diagnostic comorbidity in women involved with the justice system. Furthermore, this study examined the role of posttraumatic stress symptoms in the association between traumatic events and levels of self-esteem. Participants were 185 women from the Chicagoland area with current or previous (past 2 years) involvement with the criminal justice system. Results confirmed disproportionate rates of trauma experiences and psychopathology in this population, and logistic regression analyses indicated that rates of traumatization predicted diagnostic comorbidity. Analyses indicated an indirect effect of posttraumatic stress in the association between traumatic experiences and self-esteem. Findings highlight the importance of assessing and targeting both trauma experiences and posttraumatic stress in justice-involved women to optimize prevention and intervention efforts.

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Childhood trauma in the lives of substance-dependent patients: The relationship between depression, anxiety and self-esteem

Abstract: This study showed high levels of childhood traumatic experiences for SD people and indicates that there may be a relationship between these experiences and their levels of self-esteem, depression and anxiety.

Cited by 26 publications

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Childhood trauma and METH abuse among men who have sex with men: Implications for intervention

Childhood trauma and METH abuse among men who have sex with men: Implications for intervention

Psychological and behavioral moderators of the relationship between trauma severity and HIV transmission risk behavior among MSM with a history of childhood sexual abuse

Rates of traumatization and psychopathology in criminal justice-involved women

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