The Incidence of Incest Histories Among Clients Receiving Substance Abuse Treatment

Abstract

Volunteer participants (N = 77) enrolled in eight substance abuse treatment facilities were surveyed in order to examine the prevalence and nature of incest contacts among the group. Results indicated that approximately 49% of the participants had reported histories of incest. Data are presented regarding the age during incest contact; frequency of contacts; and involvement of force, alcohol, and drugs. In addition, comparisons by gender are presented. Implications for substance abuse training and treatment are presented.

Women, Co-occurring Disorders, and Violence Study: Evaluation design and study population

“…The relationship between violence and co-occurring disorders is multi-directional and complex. Histories of trauma precede substance use and mental health symptoms for many women (Kilpatrick, Acierno, Resnick, Saunders, & Best, 1997); their substance use is one way to cope with posttraumatic symptoms (Epstein, Saunders, Kilpatrick, & Resnick, 1998;Glover, Janikowski, & Benshoff, 1995). Conversely, women with co-occurring disorders often find themselves in unsafe environments and relationships.…”

Child Maltreatment, Early Adult Substance Use, and Mediation by Adolescent Behavior Problems

“…The time frame of assessment also varied considerably across developmental periods as well as the temporal distance from the outcome. Finally, many studies were cross-sectional or retrospective (Dube et al, 2006; Glover et al, 1995. Johnsen & Harlow, 1996), limiting conclusions about causal pathways.…”

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