Document Type
Article
Original Publication Date
2015
Journal/Book/Conference Title
American Journal on Addictions
Volume
24
Issue
4
First Page
336
Last Page
340
DOI of Original Publication
https://doi.org/10.1111/ajad.12190
Date of Submission
May 2018
Abstract
Background and Objectives
Gender‐specific factors associated with stimulant abstinence severity were examined in a stimulant abusing or dependent residential treatment sample (N = 302).
Method
Bivariate statistics tested gender differences in stimulant abstinence symptoms, measured by participant‐reported experiences of early withdrawal. Multivariate linear regression examined gender and other predictors of stimulant abstinence symptom severity.
Results
Women compared to men reported greater stimulant abstinence symptom severity. Anxiety disorders and individual anxiety‐related abstinence symptoms accounted for this difference. African American race/ethnicity was predictive of lower stimulant abstinence severity.
Discussion and Conclusions
Women were more sensitive to anxiety‐related stimulant withdrawal symptoms.
Scientific Significance
Clinics that address anxiety‐related abstinence symptoms, which more commonly occur in women, may improve treatment outcome. (Am J Addict 2015;XX:XX –XX)
Rights
© American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
Is Part Of
VCU Social Work Publications