Sexual Victimization and Substance Abuse in Psychiatrically Hospitalized Adolescents.

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Title: Sexual Victimization and Substance Abuse in Psychiatrically Hospitalized Adolescents.
Language: English
Authors: Singer, Mark I.
Source: Social Work Research. Jun 1994 18(2):97-103.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 1994
Document Type: Reports - Research
Journal Articles
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Hospitalized Children, Psychiatric Hospitals, Sexual Abuse, Substance Abuse, Victims of Crime
ISSN: 1070-5309
Abstract: Investigated relationship between substance abuse and sexual abuse in population of 260 psychiatrically hospitalized adolescents. Resulting model suggests that, within clinical populations, sexually abused adolescents should be screened for substance abuse, and attention should be given to parental alcohol abuse as well as degree to which adolescents perceive benefits from their alcohol or drug use. (Author/NB)
Journal Code: CIJOCT1994
Entry Date: 1994
Accession Number: EJ484693
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Investigated relationship between substance abuse and sexual abuse in population of 260 psychiatrically hospitalized adolescents. Resulting model suggests that, within clinical populations, sexually abused adolescents should be screened for substance abuse, and attention should be given to parental alcohol abuse as well as degree to which adolescents perceive benefits from their alcohol or drug use. (Author/NB)
ISSN:1070-5309