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Sturza, Marisa L.; Campbell, Rebecca – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 2005
In this study we examined rape survivors' post assault use of prescription drugs, including sedatives, tranquilizers, and antidepressants. In a community-based sample of 102 sexual assault survivors, 44% had used prescription drugs post rape. Consistent with prior research on alcohol as a postassault coping mechanism, the current study found…
Descriptors: Rape, Victims of Crime, Narcotics, Substance Abuse