Partner Violence and Substance Abuse: Treatment Interventions

• NCJ Number: 230627
• Journal: Aggression and Violent Behavior Volume: 15 Issue: 3 Dated: May-June 2010 Pages: 162-166
• Author(s): Keith Klostermann; Michelle L. Kelley; Theresa Mignone; Lori Pusateri; William Fals-Stewart
• Date Published: May 2010
• Length: 5 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Literature Review
• Language: English
• Country: Netherlands

Annotation

This study examined the effects of substance abuse on intimate partner violence (IPV).

Abstract

Partner violence is a serious public health issue. For couples who enter treatment for drug and alcohol abuse, rates of partner aggression are alarmingly high, with 53 percent to 63 percent of couples reporting one or more episodes of partner violence in the year prior to program entry (Murphy & O'Farrell, 1994; Murphy, O'Farrell, Fals-Stewart, & Feeham, 2001; Stuart et al., 2003). Indeed, one of the most challenging clinical issues faced by therapists who treat substance-abusing patients is intimate partner violence (IPV). This review describes the link between substance abuse (alcohol and drug) and partner violence and identifies treatment strategies for providers working with these clients. References (Published Abstract)