@article{ref1,
title="Is abuse during childhood a risk factor for developing substance abuse problems as an adult?",
journal="Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics",
year="1994",
author="Bennett, E. M. and Kemper, Kathi J.",
volume="15",
number="6",
pages="426-429",
abstract="The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between a history of childhood physical abuse and later substance abuse, controlling for family history of substance abuse. The study was a cross-sectional survey. Subjects were a convenience sample of mothers with children younger than 6 years being seen for routine care in five pediatric clinics. Mothers were given an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire on demographics, substance abuse, history of physical abuse, and family history of substance abuse. Of the 733 respondents, 24% reported having been physically abused, 24% reported a family history of substance abuse, and 36% had a positive screen for substance abuse. A positive screen for substance abuse was more common among those who reported having been abused than those who had not (47% vs 32%, p < .001). After controlling for family history of substance abuse, a history of being abused remained significantly associated with current substance abuse (odds ratio = 1.58, 95% confidence interval 1.1, 2.2). Suffering abuse during childhood is a significant risk factor for later substance abuse, even after controlling for a family history of substance abuse. Clinicians treating victims of abuse may wish to include substance abuse prevention measures.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0196-206X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}