Experiences of violence among people with stimulant use disorder in psychiatric inpatient settings: A qualitative study

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Objective: To describe the perspectives of those with lived experience of stimulant use disorder on methamphetamine-related violence in psychiatric inpatient settings. Method: Eight adult psychiatric inpatients with stimulant use disorder were recruited. Semi-structured interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Participants reported that traumatic experiences predisposed those using methamphetamine to violent behaviour. Participants were fearful of psychiatric hospitalisation because of loss of autonomy and stigma. Methamphetamine use was associated with mercurial intense emotions. Participants believed these factors led to violence during psychiatric admissions. Conclusions: People with stimulant use disorder have a sophisticated understanding of the complex causal pathways from methamphetamine use to violent behaviour. Their lived experience can make an important contribution to service development.

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Tennant, M., Crowe, M., & Foulds, J. (2023). Experiences of violence among people with stimulant use disorder in psychiatric inpatient settings: A qualitative study. Australasian Psychiatry, 31(6), 846–849. https://doi.org/10.1177/10398562231196672

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