The associations between traumatic experiences and subsequent onset of a substance use disorder: Findings from the World Health Organization World Mental Health surveys

Original research
par
Degenhardt, Louisa et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

International

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

We used cross-national data to examine associations of diverse traumatic events (TEs) with SUD onset, and variation in associations over time.

Constatations/points à retenir

Most TE categories (except organised violence) were associated with increased odds of SUD. Sexual and interpersonal violence have the most consistent associations with progression to SUD; increased risk remains for many years post-exposure. These need to be considered when working with people exposed to such traumas.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

World Mental Health surveys across 22 countries (n=65,165)

Mots clés

About PWUD
Illegal drugs
Mental health