What is the relationship between trauma and substance abuse in men?
Overview
How do maladaptive coping mechanisms stemming from childhood trauma influence an offender’s behavior?
Summary
Many individuals who commit a sexual crime have a trauma history. The percentage depends on what research you look at. We also know that many of them are also under the influence of a substance when they commit their offense. Indeed, the Motivation Facilitation Model of Sexual Offending by Seto calls this a state facilitator. Therefore, it is wise for evaluators and attorneys to have an understanding of the relationship between trauma and substance abuse.
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Reference
SOURCE RESEARCH
This is the result of something else”: Experiences of men that abused drugs and had experienced childhood trauma
Georgsdottir, M.T., Sigurdardottir, S., & Gunnthorsdottir, H. (2021). “This is the result of something else”: Experiences of men that abused drugs and had experienced childhood trauma. Mental Health and Wellbeing, 1-12.
Published: 2021
Research type: Qualitative Study
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