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Nonmedical Use of Sedative-Hypnotics and Opiates Among Rural and Urban Women with Protective Orders

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence and risk factors for lifetime nonmedical use of sedative-hypnotics and opiates among a sample of rural and urban women with recent partner violence victimization (n=756). Nearly one third of the sample (32.8%) reported ever using illicit sedative-hypnotics or opiates. Nonmedical use of sedative-hypnotics and opiates was significantly associated with lifetime cumulative exposure to interpersonal victimization, rural Appalachian residency, past-year use of other substances and other substance-related problems, and lifetime unmet health care needs. Findings have implications for substance abuse prevention and treatment and victim advocacy programs.

Source: Journal of Addictive Diseases

DOI: 10.1080/10550887.2010.489453

Authors: Jennifer Cole, TK Logan

Institution: University of Kentucky

Language: English

Topic: Intimate Partner and Family Violence

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Center for Research Resources