@article{ref1,
title="Methamphetamine use, self-reported violent crime, and recidivism among offenders in California who abuse substances",
journal="Journal of interpersonal violence",
year="2006",
author="Cartier, Jerome and Farabee, David and Prendergast, Michael L.",
volume="21",
number="4",
pages="435-445",
abstract="This study uses data from 641 state prison parolees in California to examine the associations between methamphetamine use and three measures of criminal behavior: (a) self-reported violent criminal behavior, (b) return to prison for a violent offense, and (c) return to prison for any reason during the first 12 months of parole. Methamphetamine use was significantly predictive of self-reported violent criminal behavior and general recidivism (i.e., a return to custody for any reason). However, methamphetamine use was not significantly predictive of being returned to custody for a violent offense. These trends remained even after controlling for involvement in the drug trade (i.e., sales, distribution, or manufacturing).<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0886-2605",
doi="10.1177/0886260505285724",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886260505285724"
}