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Substance abuse and violence: cause and consequence

E M Johnson1, M L Belfer

  • 1Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Rockville, MD 20857, USA.

Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
|January 1, 1995
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Substance abuse is linked to violence through direct use and drug trade impacts, particularly in underserved areas. Reducing drug demand can decrease this violence.

Area of Science:

  • Criminology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Substance abuse has a long-standing association with violent behavior.
  • The contemporary impact and consequences of this relationship are more severe.
  • This association disproportionately affects poor and underserved communities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the multifaceted relationship between substance abuse and violence.
  • To highlight the dual pathways through which substance abuse contributes to violence.
  • To propose a strategy for mitigating substance abuse-related violence.

Main Methods:

  • The study reviews existing literature and data on substance abuse and violence.
  • It analyzes the mechanisms linking substance use to perpetration of violence.

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  • It examines the role of the illicit drug trade in driving violence in specific communities.

    • Main Results:

    • Violence occurs both under the influence of substances and as a consequence of the drug trade.
    • The drug trade, often concentrated in marginalized areas, is a significant driver of violence.
    • A reduction in drug demand is posited as a key factor in reducing related violence.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing substance abuse and its associated violence requires a comprehensive approach.
    • Reducing the demand for illicit drugs is crucial for decreasing violence.
    • Interventions should focus on both individual substance use and the socioeconomic factors driving the drug trade.