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Abortion and subsequent substance abuse.

D C Reardon1, P G Ney

  • 1Elliot Institute.

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
|March 16, 2000
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Women who had an abortion after their first pregnancy were significantly more likely to report substance abuse later. This highlights a critical link between abortion history and substance abuse in women.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Previous studies suggest a statistical association between substance abuse and abortion history.
  • This association requires more in-depth analysis to understand its implications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the association between a history of abortion and subsequent substance abuse in a sample of American women.
  • To investigate if this association differs across age groups (adolescents vs. women over 19).

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from a reproductive history survey of a random sample of American women.
  • Employed nonparametric self-assessment for past substance abuse.
  • Analyzed the association between first pregnancy outcomes (abortion, live birth, natural loss) and reported substance abuse.

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Main Results:

  • A history of abortion following a first pregnancy was significantly associated with substance abuse in all women, adolescents, and women over 19.
  • Women who aborted their first pregnancy were five times more likely to report subsequent substance abuse compared to those who carried to term.
  • Women who aborted were four times more likely to report substance abuse than those experiencing a natural pregnancy loss.

Conclusions:

  • The study identifies a significant link between abortion history and increased likelihood of substance abuse.
  • Findings have implications for designing future research on substance abuse, adolescents, and women's health.
  • Clinical and counseling strategies may need to consider this association.