Working with families impacted by the opioid crisis: Education, best practices, and providing hope

Fostering better outcomes for youth of parents with opioid use disorder

“…Parental substance abuse screening, including an assessment of family functioning, and, in particular, the parent–child relationship is a must. Nurses can provide parent education and support; even merely offering an empathetic ear (Sapp & Hooten, 2019). Medication‐assisted treatment (MAT) is an evidence‐based, effective treatment approach involving medication and counseling services, but barriers such as lack of insurance, unavailability of facilities, transportation to and from, and stigma impede many parents from receiving it (Gannon et al, 2021; Radel et al, 2018).…”