| Post-traumatic stress disorder among people with heroin dependence in the Australian treatment outcome study (ATOS): prevalence and correlates. | |
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PMID: 15734224 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This study documents the prevalence and correlates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Australian individuals with heroin dependence. Data was obtained from a cohort of 615 people dependent on heroin, 535 entering treatment for their heroin dependence and 80 individuals not in treatment. Trauma exposure (92%) and lifetime PTSD (41%) were highly prevalent. PTSD was prevalent across all treatment modalities, most commonly residential rehabilitation (52%) followed by maintenance therapies (42%), and detoxification (37%). The lowest prevalence was reported among those not in treatment (30%). Although men and women were equally likely to have experienced trauma (93% vs. 89%), women were more likely to develop lifetime PTSD (61% vs. 37%). For the large majority of those with PTSD, the condition was chronic (84%), with symptoms continuing for an average of 9.5 years. Those with PTSD had more extensive polydrug use histories, poorer general physical and mental health, and more extensive health service utilisation. It is concluded that PTSD is highly prevalent among individuals with heroin dependence, presenting a significant challenge to treatment providers. |
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Authors:
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Katherine L Mills; Michael Lynskey; Maree Teesson; Joanne Ross; Shane Darke |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Drug and alcohol dependence Volume: 77 ISSN: 0376-8716 ISO Abbreviation: Drug Alcohol Depend Publication Date: 2005 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-02-28 Completed Date: 2005-08-23 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7513587 Medline TA: Drug Alcohol Depend Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 243-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, NSW 2052, Australia. k.mills@unsw.edu.au |
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Adolescent Adult Ambulatory Care / utilization Antisocial Personality Disorder / epidemiology, rehabilitation Chronic Disease Cohort Studies Comorbidity Crime / statistics & numerical data Cross-Sectional Studies Depressive Disorder, Major / epidemiology, rehabilitation Female Health Status Indicators Heroin Dependence / epidemiology*, rehabilitation* Humans Interview, Psychological Male Middle Aged Needle Sharing / statistics & numerical data New South Wales Rehabilitation Centers / utilization Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / epidemiology*, rehabilitation* Treatment Outcome Utilization Review / statistics & numerical data |
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