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Physical Victimization of Rural Methamphetamine and Cocaine Users
Violence and Victims
  • Teresa L. Kramer
  • Tyrone F. Borders
  • Shanti Tripathi
  • Christian Lynch
  • Carl G. Leukefeld
  • Russel S. Falck, Wright State University - Main Campus
  • Robert G. Carlson, Wright State University - Main Campus
  • Brenda M. Booth
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Abstract

Substance use and physical violence often coincide, but little has been published on the correlates associated with receipt of partner versus non-partner physical violence for rural users of methamphetamine and/or cocaine. In this study, participants' substance use, depression and past-year physical victimization were assessed. In separate logistic regression models, received partner violence in females was associated with age; alcohol, cocaine, and methamphetamine abuse/dependence; and number of drugs used in the past 6 months. In males, received non-partner violence was associated with age, cocaine abuse/dependence, and being Caucasian. Findings suggest a relationship between stimulant use and received violence among rural substance users and a need for victimization screenings in settings where such individuals seek health care.

Citation Information
Teresa L. Kramer, Tyrone F. Borders, Shanti Tripathi, Christian Lynch, et al.. "Physical Victimization of Rural Methamphetamine and Cocaine Users" Violence and Victims Vol. 27 Iss. 1 (2012) p. 109 - 124 ISSN: 08866708
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/robert_carlson/82/