Children’s Impact on Adults’ Substance Use Problem Awareness and Treatment Optimism

Droege, Jocelyn R.; Stevens, Edward B.; Jason, Leonard A.

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“…Therefore, children of parents who have SUDs are more prone to addiction, but there are other factors explaining increased risks of addiction, such as the genetic factors, especially for alcohol (McGue, Sharma, & Benson, 1996). On the other hand, the presence of children in families with SUDs has been shown to increase optimism and problem awareness in their parents (Droege, Stevens, & Jason, 2015). …”

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Relationship Themes Present between Parents and Children in Recovery Homes

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et al. 2017

Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly

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Approximately 12.5% of children have a parent with a substance use disorder. These children are likely to experience developmental delays, especially if they are placed into foster care. Oxford House recovery homes provide a useful setting that allows children to live with their parents after treatment for substance use. A sample of parents and their children who lived in Oxford Houses were interviewed, using mixed methods, and the outcomes suggest that Oxford Houses may provide a stable and supportive setting for parents and their children.

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“It’s because they are my kids and I love them”: The impact of family and community substance use on children and families

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Truong,

Knox

et al. 2024

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BackgroundSubstance use disorders (SUD) significantly impact the physical, social, and mental health of individuals, their families, and the wider community. Parental substance use can lead to long-term social and health problems for children. Examining resilience and its determinants among families directly affected by SUD (e.g., having a parent who misuses substances) or indirectly exposed to substance use (e.g., living in a community impacted by drug use) may uncover valuable insights to support families addressing SUD. The existing literature does not adequately address substance use within the context of families with young children and community resilience. The current study aims to enhance our understanding of the daily impact of family member substance use (direct substance use) or exposure to substance use within the community (indirect substance use) on children and families through qualitative interviews.MethodsThe present study was a qualitative secondary analysis. Families were recruited within the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington area during 2022 and 2023 with a focus on maximum variation. Families were eligible to participate if they: 1) included at least one adult caring for a child under 18; 2) had a history of adversity; 3) were interested in participating; and 4) could consent to all parts of the study. Arts-based qualitative methods and community based participatory methods were employed. Participating families created a visual timeline, participated in a focus group discussion, and an individual interview. The qualitative transcripts were then analyzed following reflexive thematic analysis.FindingsSix families (12 adults, 4 children) were included in the secondary analysis. The analysis generated four themes: (1) How children affect resilience in families affected by SUD; (2) Service needs of parents with SUD to enhance family resilience; (3) The role of social support in family resilience; and (4) How perceptions of safety and trust challenge community resilience. The main limitation of this study was a small sample size.ConclusionsThe study highlights the significant impact of family and community on the resilience of individuals affected by SUD. It emphasizes the importance of developing addictions services and social environments that are supportive of families with young children. These spaces should be designed to be substance-free, inclusive, and welcoming to children. Additionally, there is a need to improve service navigation and address the barriers to care commonly experienced by individuals affected by SUD.

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Children’s Impact on Adults’ Substance Use Problem Awareness and Treatment Optimism

Cited by 2 publications

References 18 publications

Relationship Themes Present between Parents and Children in Recovery Homes

Relationship Themes Present between Parents and Children in Recovery Homes

“It’s because they are my kids and I love them”: The impact of family and community substance use on children and families

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