The investigation of emotional state among users of amphetamine-type-stimulants under compulsory seclusion rehabilitation in Shaoxing / 中国基层医药

ABSTRACT

Objective to investigate the emotional state and childhood trauma among users of amphetaminetype-stimulants under compulsory seclusion rehabilitation in Shaoxing.Methods A cross-sectional design was conducted on 140 users of ATS in Shaoxing compulsory isolation drug rehabilitation center,collecting general information using homemade questionnaires.Using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9),Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) and Mood Disorder Questionnaire(MDQ) to investigate the emotional state of users of ATS.The Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) was applied to explore the childhood trauma experiences of users of ATS.Results Among the 140 users of ATS,84 (60％) users had emotional problems,24 users (17.14％) of anxiety disorder,22 users (15.72％) of depression,27 users (19.28％) of depression and anxiety disorder.66 users (47.1％)experienced at least one childhood trauma.The most common childhood trauma is the physical neglect,60 users (42.9％),followed by emotional neglect in 23 users(16.4％),again sexual abuse in 18 users (12.9％),emotional abuse and physical abuse is relatively fewer.Conclusion Among users of ATS under compulsory seclusion rehabilitation,emotional problems is prevalent.Proper emotional intervention and treatment in users of ATS would promote their mental health,thereby reducing the re-use of ATS,better return to society life.