Effects of social and spatial contexts on young latinas’ methamphetamine use initiation

Cheney, Ann M.; Newkirk, Christine N; Nekhavhambe, Vhuhwavho; Rotondi, Matthew B.; Hamilton, Alison B.

doi:10.1080/15332640.2017.1362721

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“…We posit that limited findings in significant associations between traumatic event exposure, emotion dysregulation and craving may be related to larger macro-level influences not captured by the Life Stressors Checklist. Findings from qualitative studies with Hispanic women in residential treatment (largely methamphetamine users such as those in the present study sample) suggest that perhaps larger social forces, including structural racism that permeates across multiple levels of influence, may play a stronger role in drug use (and overall drug use severity and craving), beyond the individual-level factors assessed in the present study ( Cheney et al, 2018 ). Certainly, further examination is warranted regarding the intersection of structural and individual factors among women of color and its association with emotion dysregulation, mindfulness disposition, and substance use outcomes (such as craving) in this population.…”

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Cumulative exposure to traumatic events and craving among women in residential treatment for substance use disorder: The role of emotion dysregulation and mindfulness disposition

Sánchez

Amaro²

2022

Front. Psychol.

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ObjectiveStrong evidence links exposure to traumatic life events with subsequent substance use disorders (SUD). Compared to men, women in SUD treatment are more likely to have a history of trauma, characterized in part by emotion dysregulation known to negatively influence treatment outcomes. Existing research has been conducted with predominantly male and non-Hispanic White samples, with an emphasis on adverse childhood experiences. Little is known about how exposure to cumulative traumatic events across the lifespan affects emotion dysregulation and how this may influence craving, particularly among racial and ethnic minoritized women with SUD. Mindfulness disposition may serve as a protective factor that could buffer the impact of trauma exposure and emotion dysregulation on substance use craving among underrepresented minoritized women with SUD. This study examined the association between cumulative exposure to traumatic events, emotion dysregulation, and mindfulness disposition on substance use craving in a sample of predominantly Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black women in residential treatment for SUD.MethodCross-sectional data were analyzed for a baseline sample of 241 women (56.96% Hispanic, 20.7% non-Hispanic White, 20.7% non-Hispanic Black; age: M = 32.11) entering a SUD residential treatment facility who agreed to participate in a parent randomized controlled trial.ResultsFindings indicated that greater cumulative exposure to traumatic events and emotion dysregulation were associated with higher levels of craving. Cumulative traumatic event exposure was indirectly associated with higher craving via lower levels in the mindfulness dimension of acting with awareness. Interaction effects also revealed greater exposure to traumatic events was associated with higher levels of craving among women with low and average (but not high) levels of mindfulness disposition.ConclusionThese findings provide insight into the potential benefits of targeting emotion regulation and mindfulness-building strategies such as acting with awareness in interventions among racial-ethnically diverse women with SUD. These strategies may be particularly beneficial among those that have experienced extensive histories of trauma exposure. Overall, knowledge gained from the present study can be particularly valuable towards informing treatment models in minoritized groups that currently experience disparities in treatment utilization and outcomes.

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confidence: 68%

Cumulative exposure to traumatic events and craving among women in residential treatment for substance use disorder: The role of emotion dysregulation and mindfulness disposition

Sánchez

Amaro²

2022

Front. Psychol.

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“…Circumstances surrounding initiation into meth use differ by gender. A 2017 study among Latinas in Los Angeles, reasons for initiation included a history of childhood physical, sexual, and emotional abuse 20. Men are introduced to meth by their friends and colleagues 4,18.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A 2017 study among Latinas in Los Angeles, reasons for initiation included a history of childhood physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. 20 Men are introduced to meth by their friends and colleagues. 4,18 Other reasons for men included wanting to experiment, replacing a drug, better sex, and to work more, while women indicate wanting to get high, have fun, increase their energy, and stay awake.…”

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Gender Differences in Methamphetamine Use Initiation and Trajectory of Use Among People Who Use Methamphetamine in a Mexico-US Border City

Loza¹,

Guevara

Hernandez

2021

Addictive Disorders &Amp; Their Treatment

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Introduction: Methamphetamine (meth) is a stimulant increasing in use and its prevalence has not yet been determined on the Mexico-US border. Few studies highlight gender differences in meth use, trajectory, and initiation by gender. Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, across the border from El Paso, TX, has an established stimulant using population and lies on drug trafficking route. This study assessed gender differences in drug and meth use patterns among people meth people use meth. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 150 people with recent meth use, age 21 years or older, and living in Ciudad Juárez. Measures collected included sociodemographic characteristics, cross-border mobility, drug, and meth use characteristics. Statistically (P<0.05) and marginally (P<0.10) significant gender differences were determined using appropriate bivariate tests. Results: The sample included 45 cisgender women, 5 transgender women, and 100 cisgender men with a mean age of 30.9 years. Men had significantly higher rates of snorting meth by nose in powder or rock forms, while trans/women more frequently using meth in pill form. Men had higher rates of crossing the border for work, with meth, and to obtain meth. Trans/women reported higher rates of acquiring meth from their main sexual partner and initiating meth use in Mexico. Discussion: There are gender differences in patterns of meth use and initiation. Conclusions: A sample of people who use meth in the general population can be achieved. These findings point to a need for evidence-based meth use reduction treatment programs that are culturally appropriate and tailored for gender.

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“…A systematic review identified individual, social and environmental influences shaping key phases in ATS use: initiation, continuation, increase/relapse and decrease/abstinence [ 3 ]. Significant motives for the initiation of ATS use include curiosity [ 4 – 6 ]; to boost work/studies performance [ 7 – 9 ], endurance at dance events [ 9 – 11 ] and self-management of stress or mental health issues [ 5 , 7 , 12 – 14 ]. Stress and psychological distress have been found a complex factor for both initiation of ATS use, and continuation and increase in the use, in particular among people who use methamphetamine [ 15 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Different phases of ATS use call for different interventions: a large qualitative study in Europe

Liebregts

Rigoni²,

Petruželka

et al. 2022

Harm Reduct J

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Background Amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) are globally widely used. Scientific literature generally defines four phases of substance use (initiation, continuation, increase and decrease); however, there is limited understanding of what influences these different phases of ATS use. The ATTUNE study investigated which factors shape individual phases of use, or ATS use patterns. In this article, we report on these phases into and out of ATS use, and propose a set of recommendations for prevention, harm reduction and treatment of the different phases of ATS use. Methods Qualitative, semi-structured interviews (n = 237) were conducted in five different European countries with participants who had used ATS, varying from a few times in a lifetime to daily. Results Amphetamine and MDMA were the most commonly used ATS. Yet, types of ATS used differed between the countries. We found that people who use ATS have various motives for and dynamic patterns of ATS use with alternating phases of increase, continuation, decrease and sometimes dependence. Cessation was pursued in different ways and for diverse reasons, such as mental health problems and maturing out. Availability seemed not an issue, regardless of the type of ATS, phase or country. Conclusions These findings demonstrate that tailor-made interventions are needed for the diverse types of people who use ATS and different phases or patterns of ATS use, to reduce possible harms of use. We recommended a set of interventions for the different ATS phases. These include drug checking services, peer-led information, self-management of ATS use, mental health support to help people cope with stressful life events and prevent uncontrolled use, and follow-up support after treatment.

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Effects of social and spatial contexts on young latinas’ methamphetamine use initiation

Cited by 8 publications

References 51 publications

Cumulative exposure to traumatic events and craving among women in residential treatment for substance use disorder: The role of emotion dysregulation and mindfulness disposition

Cumulative exposure to traumatic events and craving among women in residential treatment for substance use disorder: The role of emotion dysregulation and mindfulness disposition

Gender Differences in Methamphetamine Use Initiation and Trajectory of Use Among People Who Use Methamphetamine in a Mexico-US Border City

Different phases of ATS use call for different interventions: a large qualitative study in Europe

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