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Introduction and Aims.To determine whether there were differences in drug use profiles, psychopathology, and severity of violence among regular illicit drug users in respect to the order of onset of drug use and violence.Design and Methods.A cross‐sectional survey utilising self‐report data was administered to 327 regular illicit drug users in Sydney, Australia.Results.Those who first committed violent crime prior to illicit drug use were found to have more serious offending patterns (greater frequency, arrest for more serious violence, earlier age of onset, and more weapon use). Being male, having a history of child abuse and greater severity of conduct disorder were independent predictors of committing violence before drug use....
Issues. The toxicology of homicide offenders and victims, and homicide as a cause of death among psychoactive substance users. Approach. Review of the toxicology of homicide, and homicide as a cause of death among psychoactive substance users. Key Findings. A half or more of offenders are intoxicated by a psychoactive substance at the time of the homicide, with alcohol the most commonly reported substance...
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