Biomedical subjects

Joan E Zweben

Publications and source records attributed to Joan E Zweben.

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Psychiatric symptoms in methamphetamine users.

The Methamphetamine Treatment Project (MTP) offers the opportunity to examine co-occurring psychiatric conditions in a sample of 1016 methamphetamine users participating in a multisite outpatient treatment study between 1999-2001. Participants reported high levels of psychiatric symptoms, particularly depression and attempted suicide, but also anxiety and psychotic symptoms. They also reported high levels of problems controlling anger and violent behavior, with a correspondingly high frequency of assault and weapons charges. Findings continue to support the value of integrated treatment for co-occurring conditions, especially the importance of training counseling staff to handle psychotic symptoms when needed.

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Addiction: selecting appropriate treatment and using the self-help system.

This chapter provides guidance for the occupational physician in identifying appropriate resources within the treatment and self-help system. Identifying resources to meet patient needs can be challenging in a climate where services are rapidly changing. Two inpatient or outpatient programs may have considerably different services, strengths, and limitations that can be difficult to precisely characterize. Degree of structure (e.g., inpatient versus outpatient) may be misleading in terms of the nature of the treatment provided. Knowledge and attitudes about the self-help system vary greatly, and it is important not to underestimate its potential or hold unrealistic expectations for what it can accomplish.

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Abuse and violence history of men and women in treatment for methamphetamine dependence.

The Methamphetamine Treatment Project offers the opportunity to examine the history of abuse and violence in a sample of 1016 methamphetamine users participating in a multisite study between 1999-2001. Reporting of abuse and violence was extensive, with 80% of women reporting abuse or violence from a partner. Men were more likely to report experiencing violence from friends and others. A high percentage of study participants reported a variety of threatening or coercive experiences with their partners. Past and current interpersonal violence is a characteristic of the lifestyles of the majority entering treatment for methamphetamine dependence.

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