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XULA 2026 | 02.01.02 - Madison Figueroa

Abstract #02.01.02 — EXPLORING THE CORRELATION BETWEEN SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Author(s) :: MR Figueroa, M Phillips, CD Haygood Author(s) Affiliation(s) :: Tennessee Coalition to end Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse (MP), Fisk Univeristy (MRF), Meharry Medical College (CDH) Purpose: This study aimed to increase knowledge and awareness of domestic violence (DV) and substance abuse among adults aged 18 and older in Tennessee. The project also sought to highlight opioid misuse as a contributing factor to DV and to provide culturally relevant resources for individuals affected by limited access to care and support services. Background: Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, is a recurring pattern of power and control through physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological abuse. Substance abuse—particularly opioid use—is a major risk factor linked to DV. Victims often develop or worsen substance dependencies due to ongoing abuse, while perpetrators with substance use disorders are more likely to engage in violence. The Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence reports that as violence intensifies, the risk of substance misuse also rises. Opioids—natural (morphine, codeine), semi-synthetic (heroin, oxycodone), and synthetic (fentanyl)—continue to drive this public-health crisis, with 25–50% of DV offenders exhibiting substance use disorders. Methods: An interactive virtual intervention was conducted via Zoom and promoted through social media. Approximately 60 participants attended. Pre- and post-surveys, co-developed with community partner Ms. Misty Phillips of the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, assessed changes in knowledge and attitudes. Ms. Phillips led an educational session addressing the intersection of DV, substance abuse, and mental health, and provided national and local resource information. Data were securely stored and analyzed at the HBCU Wellness Project Coordinating Center at Meharry Medical College. Results: Mean knowledge scores increased from 3.1 (pre-test) to 4.6 (post-test), representing a 48% improvement. The largest gains were seen in participants’ ability to identify warning signs of abuse, understand the relationship between substance use and mental health, and locate community support services. Conclusion: This intervention significantly enhanced participants’ understanding of the complex relationship between domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental health. Findings underscore the effectiveness of community-based education and collaborative partnerships in addressing public-health inequities and promoting safety, awareness, and prevention among underserved populations. Grant Support :: Support was provided by an appropriation from the TN Legislative Black Caucus. To stay up-to-date with more health equity news, follow: #XULACon #1JGCollabs