Characteristics of Australian adolescent females in residential treatment who report using methamphetamines

ConclusionsHigh levels of trauma and mental health problems in this population support the notion that traumatic childhood experiences are strongly associated with problematic alcohol and other drug use, particularly, methamphetamine use, at a young age. Increased attention to decreasing family violence, abuse and neglect is required and in clinical practice, a trauma‐informed model of care is recommended.
Source: Drug and Alcohol Review - Category: Addiction Authors: Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research