Experiencing Violence as a Predictor of Drug Use Relapse among Former Drug Users in Baltimore, Maryland

Yang, Cui; German, Danielle; Webster, Daniel; Latkin, Carl A.

doi:10.1007/s11524-011-9610-5

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“…violence, such as reporting symptoms of common mental health disorders, substance abuse, and referring childhood experiences of physical violence. Results are consistent with the international literature and alert us to the health impact of exposure to violence (42)(43)(44)(45). We argue that some of those health consequences further increase the vulnerability of street-based populations to revictimization.…”

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Physical and sexual violence, mental health indicators, and treatment seeking among street-based population groups in Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Navarro¹,

Cohen²,

Arechaga³

et al. 2012

Rev Panam Salud Publica

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Exposure to physical and sexual violence reached extreme levels among street-based subpopulations. Treatment-seeking behavior, particularly after severe sexual violence, was limited. The association of mental health and substance abuse symptoms with exposure to violence could lead to further victimization. Medical and psychological treatments targeting these groups are needed and could help decrease their vulnerability.

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confidence: 89%

Physical and sexual violence, mental health indicators, and treatment seeking among street-based population groups in Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Navarro¹,

Cohen²,

Arechaga³

et al. 2012

Rev Panam Salud Publica

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“…For former users, this depression may lead to a greater likelihood of relapse and return to substance use. Previous research has shown that experiencing violence (Yang, German, Webster, & Latkin, 2011) as well as stressful events (Kruger et al, 2007) predicts relapse among former users. For current users who want to cease drug use, depressive symptoms may make quitting considerably more difficult and may even increase their use of substances and craving to use (Preston & Epstein, 2011;Sinha, 2008) r 61…”

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The Association of Multiple Neighborhood Perceptions With Depression Among a Highly Impoverished Urban Sample

Evans-Polce

Hulbert

Latkin

2012

Journal Community Psychology

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Studies show a link between neighborhoods and depression. Multiple social processes may contribute to this relationship. This study examines multiple neighborhood social factors simultaneously and how each may contribute to depression. 717 individuals were recruited from high‐drug‐use areas in Baltimore, Maryland to be interviewed. Participants reported perceptions of their neighborhood and depressive symptoms. The influence of four neighborhood factors (social disorder, institutional control, individual control, and future risk) on presence of depression was assessed using logistic regression. Higher levels of social disorder (OR:1.36) and perceived future risk of crime (OR:1.41) were associated with greater odds of depression. These relationships remained even when accounting for other neighborhood and individual factors. These results suggest perceived social disorder and future risk of being a victim of crime may be particularly salient in exacerbating depressive symptoms. This research may be beneficial for individual and community‐based interventions for prevention and treatment of depression.

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“…Likewise, our findings are consistent with reports indicating that living environments in which impoverished women experience violence or feel unsafe, anxious, and maintain hyper-vigilance also contribute to on-going drug use (Shannon et al, 2009; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 2009). In addition, several prospective studies have been conducted in combined groups of men and women indicating that violence experienced post-substance use treatment is related to relapse (Walton et al, 2002; Yang et al, 2011). Results presented here extend prior research by showing that, in a population where mental illness, housing instability and multiple types of violence are common, homelessness and sexual violence both independently and simultaneously predict the use of stimulants.…”

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Risk factors for stimulant use among homeless and unstably housed adult women

Riley

Shumway

Knight

et al. 2015

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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Background One of the most common causes of death among homeless and unstably housed women is acute intoxication where cocaine is present. While correlates of stimulant use have been determined in prior research, few studies have assessed risk factors of use specifically in this high-risk population. Methods We sampled biological women with a history of housing instability from community-based venues to participate in a cohort study. Baseline and 6-month follow-up data were used to determine the relative risk of stimulant use (crack cocaine, powder cocaine or methamphetamine) among individuals who did not use at baseline. Results Among 260 study participants, the median age was 47 years, 70% were women of color; 47% reported having unmet subsistence needs and 53% reported abstinence from stimulants at baseline. In analyses adjusting for baseline sociodemographics and drug treatment, the risk of using stimulants within 6 months was significantly higher among women who reported recent sexual violence (Adjusted Relative Risk [ARR] = 4.31; 95% CI:1.97–9.45), sleeping in a shelter or public place (ARR = 2.75; 95% CI:1.15–6.57), and using unprescribed opioid analgesics (ARR = 2.54; 95% CI:1.01–6.38). Conclusion We found that almost half of homeless and unstably housed women used stimulants at baseline and 14% of those who did not use began within 6 months. Addressing homelessness and sexual violence is critical to reduce stimulant use among impoverished women.

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Experiencing Violence as a Predictor of Drug Use Relapse among Former Drug Users in Baltimore, Maryland

Cited by 9 publications

References 32 publications

Physical and sexual violence, mental health indicators, and treatment seeking among street-based population groups in Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Physical and sexual violence, mental health indicators, and treatment seeking among street-based population groups in Tegucigalpa, Honduras

The Association of Multiple Neighborhood Perceptions With Depression Among a Highly Impoverished Urban Sample

Risk factors for stimulant use among homeless and unstably housed adult women

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