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Addiction Therapy 2016
October 03-05, 2016
Volume 7, Issue 5(Suppl) J Addict Res Ther
ISSN:2155-6105 JART, an open access journal
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Qudsia Nashee, J Addict Res Ther 2016, 7:5(Suppl)
Traumatic experiences in childhood and coping strategies among drug addicts
Qudsia Nashee
University of the Punjab, Pakistan
The present study explored the relationship between traumatic experiences in childhood and coping strategies among
drug addicts. It was hypothesized that there is likely to be relationship between traumatic experiences in childhood and
coping strategies among drug addicts. Correlational research design was employed and non probability purposive sampling
was used to draw a sample of 80 participants from addiction centers, Fountain House, Emaan Clinic, Silver lining and Pak
Clinic Lahore. Demographic Information Sheet, Early Trauma Inventory Self Report-Short Form (Bremner, Bolus, & Mayer,
2007), Brief Cope were used to assess demographic information, traumatic experiences in childhood and coping strategies
respectively. Correlation analysis indicated that there was a significant positive relationship between traumatic experiences in
childhood and coping strategies. Emotional abuse showed a significant positive relationship with humor coping. Sexual abuse
showed a significant positive relationship with self distracting and substance use coping. General traumas showed a significant
negative relationship with positive reframing coping. Physical punishment showed no relationship with subscales of Brief cope.
The study contributes for development of better patient’s treatment plans and recovery and also provides literature for new
researchers to work in this area and create awareness about coping styles.
Biography
Qudsia Nashee completed her Mphil in Applied psychology from Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. She is working as
psychologist and visiting lecturer at present. She has experience of five years in drug addiction rehabilitation and treatment.