Substance Dependency The study by Macy and Goodburn (2012) examines the correlation between “substance dependency and domestic violence showing how the collaboration between the support services promotes success”. The study was based around literature that provided information and recommendations on the topic area (Macy and Goodburn, 2012). The reference list was extensive as the authors reviewed 651 articles that were relevant to the theme (Macy and Goodburn, 2012). They found that victims of intimate partner violence are five times more likely than the general population to have substance abuse issues (Macy and Goodburn, 2012). Furthermore, drugs doubled the likelihood of women being victimized in abusive relationships (Macy and Goodburn, …show more content…
PTSD and SD were measured using the Conflict Tactics Scale Revised (CTS2) completed by 58 women at the entry into psychotherapy. The rates of physical and psychological aggression of victims who experienced trauma or perpetrated the trauma are measured using the CTS2 (Najavits, et al, 2004). They were then assesses using a Structured Clinical interview for the DSM-IV (Najavits, et al, 2004). They found that a substantial number of participants reported negative behaviour towards their spouse, both “physical attack and psychological violence” (Najavits, et al, 2004). The average age of women who suffered a high level of early childhood sexual and physical abuse was 8.7 years (Najavits, et al, 2004). This early childhood trauma can negatively affect their emotional well-being and increase the likelihood of them developing substance use disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder as adults (Najavits, et al, 2004). Additionally, substance use is a coping mechanism for women who experience some form of trauma in their childhood and adult life (Najavits, et al, 2004). They also found a strong correlation between victim’s substance use and intimate partner violence in the past month prior to the study (Najavits, et al, 2004). It was also established that repeat victimization increases the likelihood of substance abuse in abusive …show more content…
The primary research consisted of 146 female participants and the information was gathered by administering questionnaires (Feingold & Capaldi, 2014). A psychiatric interview; version 2.0 of the Composite International Diagnostic interview was used to determine drug dependency among the participants in the study (Feingold & Capaldi, 2014). The DSM-IV was used as the baseline to evaluate participants using the six drug dependence symptoms that contributes to substance dependency of victims over their lifetime (Feingold & Capaldi, 2014). The Conflict Tactics Scale was then used to measure the impact of the intimate partner violence experienced (Feingold & Capaldi, 2014). The study found that people who have substance dependency are more likely to be the perpetrators of intimate partner violence than victims (Feingold & Capaldi, 2014). However, cocaine abuse in women significantly correlated with them being victims. Furthermore, hard drugs and drug dependency increased the chance of women experience with repeat victimization (Feingold & Capaldi, 2014). However, Feingold & Capaldi, (2014) also found that women who are dependent on hard drugs are more likely to be the perpetrators of intimate partner
Although domestic violence is a significant societal problem, which continues to receive public and private sector attention, intervention and treatment programs have proven inconsistent in their success. Statistics by various organization show that many offenders continue to abuse their victims. Approximately 32% of battered women are victimized again, 47% of men who abuse their wives do so at least three times per year (MCFBW). There are many varying fact...
The most notable discovery or key concept behind intimate partner violence with women as victims, would be that the overall rates have seen a general decrease. As found in the National Trends in Intimate Partner Homicide report, "Spousal homicide rates for both women and men have declined between 1974 and 2000" (Bunge, 2002). Many of the authors discussed present different perspecti...
National Coalition against Domestic Violence (n.d.). Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse. Retrieved June 4, 2014 from http://www.ncadv.org/files/SubstanceAbuse.pdf
It was the late 19th century when a lot of conflict for families from the Industrial Revolution and illegal drugs had easy access to anyone in the United Sates. These illegal drugs like morphine, cocaine, and alcohol were available through manufacture, delivery, and selling. It was proved that the over use of alcohol and violence in families’ homes were linked together around the 1850’s and that women and children were being abused by the father and husband from the letters and journals that were wrote. These were times when women were stay at home mothers and it was the man’s responsibility to be the provider for the wife and children. Because of the abuse in the household it led up to the temperance movement. The purpose
Warshaw, C., Sullivan, C., & Rivera, E. (2013, February). Domestic violence and other lifetime trauma can have significant mental health consequences. Retrieved October 27, 2017, from http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org/
Substance abuse is the habitual use of mind altering substances (Substances). Addicts have a false or altered look on reality; they need help seeing what is wrong with the life style they are living. Nikki Sixx once said,” Addiction- When you can give something up at any time, as long as it’s next Tuesday!” Recovery is teaching a person to break old habits. Substance abuse counselors are very important, not only in the mental health field, but in society as well.
The repeated use of drugs often causes both physical and psychological dependence, as mentioned in an article by the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia (“Drug Dependence”). In order for an individual to truly be set free from their addiction, seeking treatment is necessary. Rehab centers are a great place with scientifically proven methods to cure those addicted to drugs. It is important to try to end drug use in our country, rather than allowing it to continue longer than it already has. While funding for rehabilitation facilities could become an issue, drug users may continue their addiction without proper treatment, and therefore those arrested for drug use should be sent to a rehabilitation center instead of prison.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), twenty-four people per minute are affected be intimate partner violence. (2013) It is estimated that twelve million people in the United States alone are affected each year. Intimate partner violence includes anything from physical or sexual abuse to psychological abuse to stalking or threats by a current or former partner. This form of violence can occur among couples that identify with any sexual orientation. The CDC reports that individuals who identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual are at an equal or higher risk for intimate partner violence. (2013) Sexual intimacy within the relationship is not a requirement for violence to be considered intimate partner violence. (CDC, 2013)
In conclusion, it is clearly shown that domestic violence has a negative effect on the children who witness it. An expanding body of research suggests that childhood trauma and adverse experiences can lead to a variety of negative health outcomes (Anda & Chapman & Dube & Felitti & Giles & Williamson, 2001, p.1). In fact, childhood stressors such as witnessing domestic violence and other household dysfunctions are highly interrelated and have a graded relationship to numerous health and social problems (Anda & Chapman & Dube & Felitti & Giles & Williamson, 2001, p.2). It is obvious and clearly shown that the children who witness domestic abuse have serious long term mental effects.
McHugh, M. C., & Frieze, I. H. (2006). Intimate partner violence. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1087, 121–141. doi: 10.1196/annals.1385.011
Throughout the course of one’s lifetime, there are countless events that shape the personality, actions and mentality of that individual. Some of these events will affect the individual in a positive way allowing great life opportunities, while other events will unfortunately affect the individual in a negative way which can lead to disorders. Among the various events that can affect a person, one of the most common occurrences that some children witness early on in their lives that deeply affect their long-term mental health is being a witness to domestic violence. Research and observations that were studied revealed that there are multiple factors that can contribute to a child witnessing domestic violence. The more categories that the child falls into, the more likely they are to develop mental health issues later on in their life (Meltzer, Doos, Vostanis, Ford, and Goodman, 2009). The research conducted by Meltzer et al. (2009), was used to study the factors that were intertwined with domestic violence, as well as to better understand the needs of children who have witnessed the violence at a young age.
Lundy, M., & Grossman, S. F. (2005). The mental health and service needs of young children exposed to domestic violence: Supportive data. Families in Society, 86(1), 17-29. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/230168631?accountid=10825
In a study by Hahn, defects on physical and mental health contributes to intimate partner violence were analyzed . The study collected 34,563 adults equal or greater than the age of 18 and they were asked to complete an interview on alcohol and related conditions. Both males and females with mental health disorders, were more likely to be victimized by their intimate partners. Interventions for these physically and mentally impaired subjects brought good results. People with mental illnesses and disabilities are more vulnerable to more severe and chronic forms of domestic violence (Hahn, 2014, p.3080). Men and women are both victims to domestic violence, although women victims are often more frequent than male
Drug addiction is a very big problem in today’s society. Many people have had their lives ruined due to drug addiction. The people that use the drugs don’t even realize that they have an addiction. They continue to use the drug not even realizing that their whole world is crashing down around them. Drug addicts normally lose their family and friends due to drug addiction.
One of the most complicated issues facing health care professionals and governmental agencies today is that of domestic violence. Domestic violence encompasses any violence that is inflicted upon one family member by another family member. Thus, domestic violence can be described as spouse abuse, child abuse, sibling abuse, or elder abuse. Most authorities suggest that domestic violence is typically expressed in violence against women and children. Such acts of violence can involve health care professionals in the treatment of physical injuries, the psychological impact upon the victim, or the aggressive behavior of the abuser. Often governmental agencies are called upon to investigate such matters to ensure the safety of the victims or to determine appropriate punishment for the offender. However, given the importance of the bonds and rights of the family that our culture maintains, it is difficult to determine when the situation at home “is no one’s business” and when it merits intervention from outside parties in order to protect the welfare of those involved. Despite these difficulties and complexities, domestic violence is considered to be a worldwide health problem necessitating urgent intervention (“A Priority Health,” 1998). The purpose of this paper is to explore the incidence and treatment regarding domestic violence.