Adult self-reported childhood maltreatment types are associated with treatment satisfaction and alcohol relapse in patients with comorbid substance use and mental health disorders

CONCLUSIONS: The presence of childhood neglect (but not abuse) was more associated with overall treatment dissatisfaction, and sexual abuse alone increased the likelihood of alcohol relapse. These findings suggest some early adverse experiences in CD patients may increase negative experiences in treatment while others contribute to the risk of substance use. Broader longitudinal research is needed to examine the trajectory leading to negative outcomes.SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE: This is the first study to report differential patterns of association by type of childhood maltreatment on negative outcomes in treatment among CD patients.PMID:38504581 | DOI:10.1111/ajad.13535
Source: American Journal on Addictions - Category: Addiction Authors: Source Type: research