Shawndaya S Thrasher,Janet K Otachi,Sean C Brune,Hilary L Surratt
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Abstract
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.
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For over 50 years, Substance Use & Misuse (formerly The International Journal of the Addictions) has provided a unique international multidisciplinary venue for the exchange of original research, theories, policy analyses, and unresolved issues concerning substance use and misuse (licit and illicit drugs, alcohol, nicotine, and eating disorders). Guest editors for special issues devoted to single topics of current concern are invited.
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