Publication year: 2011
Source: Addictive Behaviors, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 25 February 2011
Emma L., Barrett , Katherine L., Mills , Maree, Teesson
AimsThe association between substance use disorder (SUD) and the perpetration of violence has been well documented. There is some evidence to suggest that the co-occurrence of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may increase the risk for violence. This study aims to determine the prevalence of violence perpetration and examine factors related to violence among individuals with comorbid SUD and PTSD.Design and ParticipantsData was collected via interview from 102 participants recruited to a randomised controlled trial of an integrated treatment for comorbid SUD and PTSD.MeasurementsThe interview addressed demographics, perpetration of violent crime, mental health including aggression, substance use, PTSD, depression, anxiety…
Research highlights: ►Violence is prevalent among those with comorbid substance use disorder and PTSD. ►Hyperarousal symptom severity predicts violence among substance users with PTSD. ►It is imperative to assess for PTSD among individuals with substance use disorder.