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Differential Drug Use Patterns Among Sexually Abused Adolescent Girls in Treatment for Chemical Dependency 

Authors: Patricia Ann Harrison a;  Norman G. Hoffmann a; Glenace E. Ed wall b
Affiliations:   a Department of Psychiatry, Ramsey Clinic, St Paul, Minnesota
b Department of Psychology, Baylor University Waco, Texas
DOI: 10.3109/10826088909081832
Publication Frequency: 14 issues per year
Published in: journal Substance Use & Misuse, Volume 24, Issue 6 June 1989 , pages 499 - 514
Formats available: PDF (English)
Previously published as: International Journal of the Addictions (0020-773X) until 01 January 1996
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Abstract

A sample of 444 girls admitted to adolescent chemical dependency treatment was divided into four groups based on sexual abuse experiences. Girls who reported intrafamilial abuse, extrafamilial abuse, or both, were compared with nonvictims in terms of alcohol and drug use histories. Prevalence and frequency of alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine did not differ significantly among the groups. However, all sexual abuse victims were significantly more likely to regularly use stimulants, sedatives, tranquilizers, and hallucinogens. Sexual abuse victims also reported earlier onset of alcohol and drug use, more self-medication, and more use to escape family problems.
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