Citation

Marx BP, Sloan DM. Addict. Behav. 2003; 28(9): 1631-1647.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

The present study examined the extent to which different types of traumatic experiences interact with sex and race to effect alcohol use, posttraumatic stress symptomatology, and general psychological distress among a college student sample. Approximately 600 participants completed measures that assessed for a childhood sexual abuse (CSA) history, alcohol consumption, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and overall psychological functioning. Findings indicated that participants with a history of CSA reported greater psychological distress and posttraumatic stress symptoms compared to participants with a trauma history other than CSA and participants with no trauma history. Despite group differences in psychological distress and posttraumatic stress symptoms, no differences in alcohol use were detected across groups. Gender appeared to affect posttraumatic stress symptoms as a function of group. The implications of the results are discussed. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Addictive Behaviors, 2003. Copyright © 2003 by Elsevier Science)

Victim Substance Use
Alcohol Use Causes
Drug Use Causes
Substance Use Causes
Sexual Assault Effects
Sexual Assault Victim
Child Abuse Effects
Child Abuse Victim
Child Abuse-Substance Use Link
Child Female
Child Male
Child Sexual Abuse Effects
Child Sexual Abuse Victim
Child Victim
Childhood Experience
Childhood Victimization
Adult Substance Use
Adult Survivor
Adult Male
Adult Female
Female Victim
Female Substance Use
Male Victim
Male Substance Use
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Psychological Victimization Effects
Long-Term Effects
College Student Research
Adult Adjustment
Adult Functioning
Victim Adjustment
Emotional Adjustment
Gender Differences
Racial Differences
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