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Disruption of Frontal Lobe Neural Synchrony During Cognitive Control by Alcohol Intoxication

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Ghitta Weizmann-Henelius¹, Hanna Putkonen, Hannu Naukkarinen

¹Vanha Vaasa Hospital, Vaasa, Finland. ghitta.weizmann-henelius@vvs.fi

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Intoxicated violent female offenders show more traits associated with violent men, including higher rates of substance abuse and personality disorders. Substance misuse is a key risk factor for female violence, necessitating integrated treatment.

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Area of Science:

Forensic Psychology
Criminology
Psychiatry

Background:

Alcohol and drug use are linked to severe violent offending in both men and women.
Limited research exists on the characteristics of intoxicated violent female offenders.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate characteristics of intoxicated violent female offenders.
To examine differences between intoxicated and non-intoxicated female offenders and their offenses.

Main Methods:

A nationwide sample of 60 incarcerated female offenders in Finland (homicide/violent crimes, 1999-2000) were interviewed.
Participants completed the Structured Clinical Interview II for DSM-IV (SCID-II) and Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R).
Intoxicated (n=49) and non-intoxicated (n=11) groups were compared.

Main Results:

Intoxicated offenders had significantly higher rates of substance abuse/dependence (73.3%), personality disorders (89.6%), antisocial personality disorder (66.7%), and criminal history (69.4%).
Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) scores were significantly higher in the intoxicated group.
Victims of intoxicated offenders were less likely to be emotionally close to the perpetrator (23.9% vs. 66.6%).

Conclusions:

Intoxicated violent female offenders share more characteristics with violent men compared to non-intoxicated offenders.
Non-intoxicated offenders included well-adjusted individuals, while substance misuse is a clear risk factor for female violence.
Prevention strategies should incorporate substance abuse treatment for violent women.