Impacts of intergenerational substance use and trauma among black women involved in the criminal justice system: A longitudinal analysis

Jones, Abenaa A.; Duncan, M.; Perez-Brumer, A.; Connell, C.M.; Burrows, W.B.; Oser, Carrie B.

doi:10.1016/j.josat.2023.208952

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“…Intergenerational substance use refers to the impact of parental substance use on subsequent generations (Fortuna et al, 2019; Jones, Duncan, et al, 2023). The nature of these events can result in psychological, biological, and social consequences for children, families, and communities (Fortuna et al, 2019).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…An especially vulnerable group of women who use drugs are those with involvement in the criminal justice system, as they have been shown to face high rates of childhood trauma and destabilization (Chana et al, 2021;Jones, Duncan, et al, 2023). Incarceration often disrupts stable social networks that buffer against adverse substance use outcomes, increases the odds of social networks with members involved in high-risk behaviors (Joudrey et al, 2019; M. R. Khan et al, 2011), and is linked with a greater likelihood of fatal drug overdose upon release (Mital et al, 2020).…”

Section: Women and Substance Usementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Drug overdose deaths, particularly opioid-attributed deaths, continue to increase among women, necessitating an understanding of salient drivers in their substance use trajectories (Jones, Schneider, Mahlobo, et al, 2023). One such driver is interpersonal relationships, including family, partner, and peer relationships, which substantially impact substance use initiation, treatment utilization, and overdose survival (Bowleg & Landers, 2023; Jones, Duncan, et al, 2023; Van Ryzin et al, 2012). Supportive family systems are known to promote substance use treatment and positive outcomes among those with substance use disorders (SUDs; Skogseth et al, 2024; Tambling et al, 2022).…”

Section: The Influence Of Family and Social Network On Substance Use ...mentioning

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“…Supportive family systems are known to promote substance use treatment and positive outcomes among those with substance use disorders (SUDs; Skogseth et al, 2024; Tambling et al, 2022). However, several studies have identified a positive relationship between parental substance use and adolescent substance use (Bowleg & Landers, 2023; Jones, Duncan, et al, 2023; O’Loughlin et al, 2017; Schuler et al, 2019; Tiberio et al, 2020; Windle et al, 2017). Research has also found that a one-person increase in the number of parents and grandparents who used drugs is linked with a 30% increase in the likelihood that a woman will use drugs (Jones, Duncan, et al, 2023).…”

Section: The Influence Of Family and Social Network On Substance Use ...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, several studies have identified a positive relationship between parental substance use and adolescent substance use (Bowleg & Landers, 2023; Jones, Duncan, et al, 2023; O’Loughlin et al, 2017; Schuler et al, 2019; Tiberio et al, 2020; Windle et al, 2017). Research has also found that a one-person increase in the number of parents and grandparents who used drugs is linked with a 30% increase in the likelihood that a woman will use drugs (Jones, Duncan, et al, 2023). Parental drug use behavior and drug-related attitudes may influence adolescents to believe that drug use is permissible and increase access, putting them at a greater risk for experimentation (Ajayi & Somefun, 2020; Chan & Tam, 2023; Kumpfer & Alvarado, 2003; Sharma et al, 2019; Stein et al, 2002; Stewart et al, 2023; Svensson, 2000; Tyler & Ray, 2019).…”

Section: The Influence Of Family and Social Network On Substance Use ...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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The impact of family systems and social networks on substance use initiation and recovery among women with substance use disorders.

Jones,

Strong-Jones,

Bishop

et al. 2024

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

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Objective: While social networks influence individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs), the mechanisms for such influence are under-explored among women who use drugs. This study triangulates the perspectives of criminal justice professionals, SUD treatment professionals, and women with past and current experiences with substance use to explore these dynamics. Method: We conducted semistructured interviews (N = 42) in 2022 with women with current or past opioid use disorder (n = 20), SUD treatment professionals (n = 12), and criminal justice professionals (n = 10) who work with women with opioid use disorder. Interviews centered around participants' backgrounds, perceived barriers and facilitators to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment, and gender-specific issues in MOUD treatment. All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and deidentified. We used a four-step qualitative data analysis process to code transcripts. Results: Across these participants' accounts, we identified mechanisms by which women's social networks influenced their opioid use trajectories: intergenerational substance use, family support and strain, intimate partner influence, and peer support and pressure. Overall, the emergent themes in the present study reflect the embedded nature of support within social systems. Women who had access to and engaged with various forms of social support tended to be those who use/used MOUD and self-identified as in recovery. Conclusions: Combining MOUD treatment with psychosocial interventions allows women to heal from trauma, learn effective coping skills, and receive valuable resources to support recovery. Interventions focusing on family resilience and peer recovery support can disrupt the cycle of addiction and promote MOUD treatment success. Public Health Significance StatementBarriers to SUD treatment and recovery exist at many levels. Interventions focusing on family resilience, fostering a healthy intimate partner relationship among couples in which one or both partners use drugs, and peer recovery support are crucially needed.

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confidence: 99%

Section: The Influence Of Family and Social Network On Substance Use ...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Influence Of Family and Social Network On Substance Use ...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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The impact of family systems and social networks on substance use initiation and recovery among women with substance use disorders.

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Strong-Jones,

Bishop

et al. 2024

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

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Opioid and stimulant attributed treatment admissions and fatal overdoses: Using national surveillance data to examine the intersection of race, sex, and polysubstance use, 1992–2020

Jones,

Shearer,

Segel

et al. 2023

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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Pregnancy- and parenting-related barriers to receiving medication for opioid use disorder: A multi-paneled qualitative study of women in treatment, women who terminated treatment, and the professionals who serve them

Apsley,

Brant,

Brothers

et al. 2024

Womens Health (Lond Engl)

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Background: Women face unique barriers when seeking treatment for substance use disorders, often related to pregnancy and parenting. Objectives: This study adds to the extant literature by elucidating the pregnancy- and parenting-related barriers women face when initiating or continuing medication for opioid use disorder, specifically. Design: This study is based on qualitative semi-structured interviews. Methods: Three subgroups participated in semi-structured interviews regarding their experiences (N = 42): women with current or past opioid use disorders who have used or were presently using medication for opioid use disorder, professionals working in substance use disorder treatment programs, and criminal justice professionals. Results: Three parenting-related subthemes were identified: (1) insufficient access to childcare to navigate appointments and meetings, (2) fear of losing custody of, or access to, one’s children, and (3) prioritizing one’s children’s needs before one’s own. Three subthemes were identified with regard to pregnancy as a barrier: (1) hesitancy among physicians to prescribe medication for opioid use disorder for pregnant patients, (2) limited access to resources in rural areas, and (3) difficulty navigating a complex, decentralized health system. Conclusion: Systemic changes are needed to reduce pregnant and parenting women’s barriers to seeking medication for opioid use disorder. These include improved childcare support at both in-patient and outpatient treatment programs, which would assuage women’s barriers related to childcare, as well as their fears of losing access to their children if they spend time away from their children for treatment. An additional systemic improvement that may reduce barriers for these women is access to comprehensive, integrated care for their prenatal care, postpartum care, pediatric appointments, and appropriate substance use disorder treatment.

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Impacts of intergenerational substance use and trauma among black women involved in the criminal justice system: A longitudinal analysis

Cited by 5 publications

References 46 publications

The impact of family systems and social networks on substance use initiation and recovery among women with substance use disorders.

The impact of family systems and social networks on substance use initiation and recovery among women with substance use disorders.

Opioid and stimulant attributed treatment admissions and fatal overdoses: Using national surveillance data to examine the intersection of race, sex, and polysubstance use, 1992–2020

Pregnancy- and parenting-related barriers to receiving medication for opioid use disorder: A multi-paneled qualitative study of women in treatment, women who terminated treatment, and the professionals who serve them

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