Early vs. Later Experiences of Violence and Polysubstance Use Among Adults Who Inject Drugs
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21645909 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Shawndaya Thrasher (0000-0002-2870-4056, Louisiana State University, corresponding author), Janet K Otachi (0000-0002-6403-6227, Tennessee State University), Sean C Brune (0009-0005-1913-5794, Louisiana State University), Hilary L Surratt (0000-0003-4027-7840, University of Kentucky) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pages | 1802-1811 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-14 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Substance Use & Misuse (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1082-6084 • E-ISSN: 1532-2491 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10826084.2024.2383590 |
| PMID | 39252209 |
| OpenAlex | W4402428757 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 75 |
BACKGROUND: People who inject drugs (PWID) experience high rates of violence, especially in early childhood, increasing their likelihood of engaging in risky substance use behavior in adulthood. Additionally, complex trauma has been reported among PWID due to witnessing and experiencing an overdose, further highlighting the need to examine the role of multiple experiences of trauma on their vulnerability to substance misuse. METHODS: Our study of 350 PWID from rural Kentucky examined differences in polysubstance use between participants who experienced violence earlier (≤15 years old) versus later (≥16 years old) in their childhood. RESULTS: Findings highlighted a direct association between experiences of early childhood violence and polysubstance use in adulthood. Additionally, our sample of PWID who experienced violence early in their childhood reported higher rates of severe substance use disorder and mental health distress. CONCLUSIONS: Tailored approaches that incorporate trauma-informed care may help to address the disproportionate rates of substance use and related adverse effects among PWID
Computer security · Injury prevention · Medical emergency · Poison control · Polysubstance dependence · Psychiatry · Substance use · Suicide prevention · Child Abuse and Trauma · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · Medicine · Psychology · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
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| Citations per year | 3 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |