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Exploring the relationship between intimate partner violence, childhood abuse and psychiatric disorders among female drug users in Barcelona
- Authors:
- GILCHRIST Gail, BLÁZQUEZ Alicia, TORRENS Marta
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 5(2), 2012, pp.46-58.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Histories of psychiatric disorders, intimate partner violence and childhood abuse are common in female substance users in treatment. Research suggests that such histories result in poorer treatment outcomes. This study investigated the relationship between intimate partner violence, childhood abuse and psychiatric disorders among 118 female drug users in treatment in Barcelona, Spain. The risk of experiencing intimate partner violence were nearly 2.5 times greater among those with any depressive disorder, over three times greater for those who reported ever attempting suicide, met criteria for borderline personality disorder, had been abused in childhood or currently lived with a substance user. Only living with a substance user and a history of childhood abuse remained significant in the model examining intimate partner violence victimisation. The authors concluded that histories of intimate partner violence and childhood abuse should be identified and addressed in substance abuse treatment to enhance treatment outcomes.
Curiosity lies in wait for every secret
- Author:
- HOLLY Jennifer
- Journal article citation:
- Druglink, 27(1), January 2012, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Drugscope
- Place of publication:
- London
Women with substance misuse and mental health problems often also experience a high level of domestic violence in their lives. The author looks at the risks and reminds agencies to support workers to effectively assess the risk of further violence.
Personal social networks of women with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
- Authors:
- TRACY Elizabeth M., JOHNSON Pamela J.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 7(1/2), 2007, pp.69-90.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
There has been relatively little examination of the social network resources of women with substance use disorder, and even fewer explorations of women with co-occurring mental disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder. This American study explores the nature of co-occurring mental disorders, social network characteristics and perceived social support in 136 women with substance use disorders. Respondents reported small personal networks that contained both supportive and non-supportive people. Relatives did provide social support, but those who used alcohol/drugs were viewed as tending to interact negatively. Women with dual disorders perceived less concrete, emotional, and sobriety support from some network relationships than the women with substance use disorders only. Implications for research and practice are presented. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Dual diagnoses among detained female systematic offenders
- Authors:
- BLAAUW Eric, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 9(1), 2016, pp.7-13.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the prevalence of psychopathology including substance use disorders in a sample of detained female systematic offenders. Design/methodology/approach: All case files of female systematic offenders who had been subjected to a special court order for systematic offenders in the period 2004-2014 were studied. A total of 81 fairly complete case files were selected for the study. These were all systematic offenders as they had been sentenced for at least 25 offences with an average of 102 offences over a period of 17.5 years. Findings: All except one woman were addicted to substances in the past year, with an average duration of addiction of 21 years. In addition, 53 per cent were diagnosed with another DSM Axis I disorder and 73 per cent were diagnosed with a personality disorder. Furthermore, 32-59 per cent were found to have intellectual dysfunctions. In total, 12 per cent had one type of the above disorders, 43 per cent two types, 31 per cent three types and 14 per cent all four types. The prevalence rates of these disorders were higher than those reported in other prison studies. Research limitations/implications: It is concluded that female systematic offenders can be characterised as problematic in many respects. Even in such a problematic group treatment can be provided. (Edited publisher abstract)
Addressing unmet needs in incarcerated women with co-occurring disorders
- Authors:
- SALINA Doreen D., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Service Research, 37(4), July 2011, pp.365-378.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Women are increasingly entering and leaving the criminal justice system with unmet needs relating to lack of mental health and substance abuse treatment and availability of basic resources. The presence of unmet needs is likely to impact the success of community entry of incarcerated women. This study aimed to identify the most prevalent critical needs reported by incarcerated women with co-occurring disorders. The participants were 281 incarcerated women diagnosed with substance use and mental health disorders. The women completed interviews while incarcerated and again at 1, 3 and 6 months after community re-entry. The findings revealed that the women had the same or a higher number of needs after spending 6 months in the community compared to those reported while incarcerated. A low level of social support was related to negative outcomes. The article concludes that incarcerated women require holistic evaluation assessments and integrated treatment plans that encourage staff to comprehensively assess clients at intake and link them to support services during and after incarceration.
The trauma recovery and empowerment model: a quasi-experimental effectiveness study
- Authors:
- FALLOT Roger D., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dual Diagnosis, 7(1-2), January 2011, pp.74-89.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM) groups are designed to be responsive to the complex needs of women with histories physical and/or sexual abuse and co-occurring serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This study investigated the effectiveness of the Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM) for 153 women from two community mental health agencies in Washington, compared to 98 receiving normal services at two agencies in Baltimore. Findings revealed that TREM participants showed greater reductions in alcohol and drug abuse severity, anxiety symptoms, and current stressful events. They also showed greater increases in perceived personal safety. There were no group differences in change for posttraumatic stress disorder and overall mental health symptoms, physical and mental health–related quality of life, and exposure to interpersonal abuse. The authors concluded that the study provided evidence for the effectiveness of the TREM intervention for women trauma survivors with co-occurring mental health disorders.
Changes in treatment content of services during trauma-informed integrated services for women with co-occurring disorders
- Authors:
- CHUNG Sukyung, DOMINO Marisa Elena, MORRISSEY Joseph P.
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 45(5), October 2009, pp.375-384.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This study examined how an intervention targeted to provide women with trauma-informed integrated services in the treatment of co-occurring disorders changed the content of services reported by clients. It was found the intervention led to an increased provision of integrated services as well as services addressing each content area: trauma, mental health and substance abuse. There was no increase in service quantity from the intervention. Incorporation of trauma-specific element in the treatment of mental health and substance abuse may have been successfully implemented at the service level thereby better serve women with complex behavioural health histories.
The recovery paradigm in trauma work: approaches to healing psychiatric disability and substance abuse in women's lives
- Authors:
- BUSSEY Marian, WISE Judith Bula
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 7(3-4), 2008, pp.355-379.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Focusing on women with psychiatric disabilities and substance issues, particularly those who have histories of abuse, violence and trauma, this article addresses the importance of integrative treatment as a prerequisite for psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. The authors discuss psychiatric rehabilitation, trauma, treatment philosophy, consumer empowerment and the concept of an integrated model of recovery. They describe three integrated trauma and alcohol and other drug models created primarily for women, and discuss their content, the challenges of system change and the results of the integrated model.
Predictors of depressive symptomatology in family caregivers of women with substance use disorders or co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
- Authors:
- BIEGEL David E., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Social Work, 13(1), January 2010, pp.25-44.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Families play a significant role in the well-being of relatives with co-occurring substance misuse and mental health problems through the provision of direct care, management of symptoms, retention of treatment and emotional support. This paper describes a stress-process model to investigate the impact of having a female family member with substance use or co-occurring substance use and mental disorder on family caregivers’ depressive symptomatology. Eighty two women receiving substance abuse treatment and the family member providing the most social support for each woman participated. Findings showed that greater caregiver depressive symptomatology was predicted by greater care recipient emotional problems, less care recipient social support, and poor caregiver health. The caregivers were twice as likely to suffer from depressive symptomatology compared to those in the general population. In conclusion, the author suggests that interventions aimed at improving the care recipients’ social network may help to improve the carers well-being.
The resettlement needs of female prisoners
- Authors:
- KEIL Joanna, SAMELE Chiara
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology (The), 20(Supplement 1), April 2009, pp.29-46.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Continuity of care issues are relevant to the prison population in terms of release and resettlement into the community. A sample of 27 female prisoners due for release were interviewed about the care they had received in prison and their plans for release. The interviews particularly focused on mental health problems and any care they might have received for these. Attempts were made to track these prisoners after release from prison, but only eight interviews could be conducted after release. There was no information available for eight of the sample after release; for the remaining 11, some information was gained from family, friends, and agencies who had engaged with them on release. This article highlights three main themes from these interviews: mental health, substance misuse, and accommodation.