@article{article_1571054, title={Investigation of aggression levels of methamphetamine users in probation}, journal={Ege Tıp Dergisi}, volume={64}, pages={209–222}, year={2025}, DOI={10.19161/etd.1571054}, url={https://izlik.org/JA22PP47TG}, author={Şeker, Fatma Dilek and Öker Keleş, Dilek}, keywords={Suç;, Metamfetamin, Denetimli Serbestlik;, Madde Kullanımı, Saldırganlık}, abstract={Aim: The use of methamphetamine is a global health concern that profoundly impacts individual well-being, potentially resulting in severe health consequences and mortality. Probation, a prevalent legal substitute for imprisonment, is essential in the oversight and rehabilitation of methamphetamine-related probationers. This study aimed to identify the characteristics of methamphetamine users and assess their aggression levels. Materials and Methods: The sample for this descriptive cross-sectional study comprises 200 adult probationers (27 females, 173 males). The study utilized personal and criminological information forms, the Addiction Profile Index (API), and the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ). Results: The mean age of the probationers was 32.32 ± 8.41 years (Female: 30.07 ± 7.14; Male: 32.67 ± 8.55). It was determined that 52.5% were unmarried, 36.5% had experienced traumatic events (including earthquakes, violence, or death), 39% had a history of incarceration, 18% had attempted suicide, and 39% exhibited self-injurious behaviors. Upon analyzing the addiction profiles of probationers, it was shown that 40% had engaged in drug use for a duration of 1 to 5 years, while 64.5% exhibited polydrug usage. The average overall aggressiveness score of probationers was 76.36±20.47, whereas the average total API score was 9.08±3.99. The correlation study indicated a somewhat positive and statistically significant association between probationers’ levels of hostility and addiction (p<0.05). Conclusion: Acknowledging the traits of methamphetamine users and their aggression levels during probation may enhance the efficacy of probation practices and aid in diminishing drug consumption.}, number={2}