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Anxiety disorders among methamphetamine dependent adults: association with post-treatment functioning
Suzette Glasner-Edwards1, Larissa J Mooney, Patricia Marinelli-Casey
1UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs, Los Angeles, California.
The American Journal on Addictions
|August 19, 2010
Summary
Methamphetamine (MA) users with anxiety disorders experienced worse substance use outcomes and increased psychiatric symptoms, including suicidality. Addressing anxiety is crucial for improving treatment success in this population.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Anxiety is a common issue among methamphetamine (MA) users.
- Limited research exists on the impact of anxiety disorders on treatment outcomes for MA users.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between anxiety disorders and treatment outcomes in adult methamphetamine users.
- To examine psychiatric, substance use, and functional outcomes 3 years post-treatment.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from 526 adults in a large psychosocial clinical trial for MA users.
- Longitudinal examination of outcomes 3 years after treatment initiation.
Main Results:
- Anxiety disorders correlated with poorer alcohol and drug use outcomes.
- Increased health service utilization and higher psychiatric symptomatology, including suicidality, were observed.
- Co-occurring anxiety disorders negatively impacted functional outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Anxiety disorders are linked to adverse outcomes in methamphetamine users.
- Targeting anxiety symptoms and disorders may enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Integrated treatment approaches are recommended for MA users with anxiety.
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