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Rigg KK, Proctor SL, Kusiak ES, Barber SA, Asous LW, Bartholomew TS. Assessing Feasibility and Barriers to Implementing a Family-Based Intervention in Opioid Treatment Programs. J Behav Health Serv Res 2024; 51:151-163. [PMID: 38097913 DOI: 10.1007/s11414-023-09873-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2024]
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Families Facing the Future (FFF) is an intervention designed specifically for families with a parent in methadone treatment. FFF is unique because it addresses prevention for children and recovery for parents in a single intervention. The primary goals of the program are to prevent parents' relapse, help them cope with relapse if it occurs, and teach parenting skills in order to reduce the likelihood of substance use among their children. FFF has been implemented as an adjunct to treatment in several Opioid Treatment Programs, but has not been widely adopted due to various implementation barriers. The aims of this study, therefore, were to (1) assess the perceived feasibility of implementing FFF and (2) identify/describe barriers to implementing FFF. An online survey was used to assess implementation feasibility, while individual qualitative interviews were conducted to explore specific barriers to implementation. Data collection from a total of 40 participants (20 patients and 20 providers) was conducted from August 2022 to October 2022 at two Opioid Treatment Programs in Florida. Analyses revealed high feasibility scores, indicating that FFF was viewed by both patients and providers as a practical intervention to implement. Despite strong perceived feasibility of the intervention, qualitative findings identified several implementation barriers with respect to difficulty attending parent training sessions, aversion to in-home visits, and lack of funding (inability to provide patient incentives/bill insurance). This study provides evidence that while patients and providers view FFF as having high feasibility, significant implementation barriers exist. This paper fills a void in the literature by informing if and which modifications might be necessary to facilitate wider adoption of FFF in real-world Opioid Treatment Program settings.
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- Khary K Rigg
- Department of Mental Health Law & Policy, University of South Florida, 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.
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- Department of Mental Health Law & Policy, University of South Florida, 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Department of Mental Health Law & Policy, University of South Florida, 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Department of Mental Health Law & Policy, University of South Florida, 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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Nazif-Munoz JI, Pereira CCM, Martinez PA, Najafi Moghaddam V, Domínguez-Cancino K. Analyzing 14-years of suicide rates in Chile: Impact of alcohol policy, domestic violence, and a suicide prevention program. Psychiatry Res 2024; 333:115729. [PMID: 38244283 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2024.115729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Suicide is a major public health problem worldwide with far-reaching effects on families, communities, and societies. Influencing factors range from macro-level interventions like alcohol control policies and suicide prevention programs to individual contributors such as alcohol abuse and domestic violence. This study aimed to examine the relationship between Chile's suicide rate changes from 2002 to 2015 and the Alcohol Act of 2004, a national suicide prevention program implemented in 2007, alcohol abuse, and domestic violence. Assembling a unique longitudinal dataset from Chilean public institutions, the study employed an instrumental variable time-series cross-regional design. Results indicated that the Alcohol Act was not associated with suicide rates, domestic violence exhibited a significant association with increased suicide rates, and the national suicide prevention program was linked to reductions in suicide rates, especially among males. These findings align with research from neighbouring countries, showcasing the efficacy of suicide prevention programs in decreasing suicide rates in Chile. Results highlight the importance of integrating protocols to early-detect domestic violence in suicide prevention programs, as well as the need to further improving alcohol control policies to complement suicide prevention programs.
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- José Ignacio Nazif-Munoz
- Service sur les Dépendances, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Sherbrooke, 150, Place Charles-Le Moyne, Bureau 200, Longueuil, QC J4K 0A8, Canada.
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- Service sur les Dépendances, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Sherbrooke, 150, Place Charles-Le Moyne, Bureau 200, Longueuil, QC J4K 0A8, Canada
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- Service sur les Dépendances, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Sherbrooke, 150, Place Charles-Le Moyne, Bureau 200, Longueuil, QC J4K 0A8, Canada
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- Service sur les Dépendances, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Sherbrooke, 150, Place Charles-Le Moyne, Bureau 200, Longueuil, QC J4K 0A8, Canada
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- Service sur les Dépendances, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Sherbrooke, 150, Place Charles-Le Moyne, Bureau 200, Longueuil, QC J4K 0A8, Canada
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Wright J, Chalmers KJ, Rossetto A, Reavley NJ, Kelly CM, Jorm AF. Redevelopment of mental health first aid guidelines for substance use problems: a Delphi study. BMC Psychol 2024; 12:70. [PMID: 38351023 PMCID: PMC10865545 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-024-01561-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Substance use problems have a major impact on the physical and mental health of individuals, families and communities. Early intervention may have a positive effect on recovery and treatment outcomes for those with substance use problems, reducing related risk and harm. Separate mental health first aid guidelines on how a member of the public could assist someone experiencing or developing alcohol use and drug use problems in high income Western countries were developed using Delphi expert consensus in 2009 and 2011, respectively. This study aimed to synthesise and update these two original guidelines to reflect current evidence and best practice. METHODS The Delphi expert consensus method was used to determine the inclusion of statements in the redeveloped guidelines. A questionnaire was developed using previously endorsed helping statements from the original guidelines on alcohol and drug use problems, as well as relevant content identified in systematic searches of academic and grey literature. Three panels of experts (people with lived experience, support people and professionals) rated statements over three consecutive online survey rounds to determine the importance of their inclusion in the guidelines. Statements endorsed by at least 80% of each panel were included. RESULTS 103 panellists completed all three survey rounds. They rated 469 statements and endorsed 300 of these for inclusion in the redeveloped guidelines. CONCLUSIONS This study has developed a broader and more comprehensive set of guidelines for how to support a person experiencing or developing a substance use problem. The redeveloped guidelines provide more detail on knowledge about and recognition of substance use problems, approaching and assisting people who want to change or are not ready to change, harm reduction, community-based supports and professional help, but have less on physical first aid actions. Mental Health First Aid International will use these guidelines in future updates of their training courses.
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- Judith Wright
- Centre for Mental Health and Community Wellbeing, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health , The University of Melbourne, 3010, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
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- Centre for Mental Health and Community Wellbeing, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health , The University of Melbourne, 3010, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Mental Health First Aid Australia, Level 18, 150 Lonsdale Street, 3000, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health and Community Wellbeing, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health , The University of Melbourne, 3010, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health and Community Wellbeing, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health , The University of Melbourne, 3010, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Mental Health First Aid Australia, Level 18, 150 Lonsdale Street, 3000, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health and Community Wellbeing, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health , The University of Melbourne, 3010, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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Mardani M, Alipour F, Rafiey H, Fallahi-Khoshknab M, Arshi M. Challenges in addiction-affected families: a systematic review of qualitative studies. BMC Psychiatry 2023; 23:439. [PMID: 37328763 PMCID: PMC10273571 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-04927-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The relative paucity of research on Addiction-Affected Families' (AAF) issues and the lack of attention given to their difficulties and treatment in interventions and clinical practices indicate that the primary focus consistently revolves around individuals with addictive disorders, even when the treatment process involves their families. However, it is believed that family members endure significant pressures that result in extensive negative consequences on the personal, familial, and social aspects of their lives. Aiming for a better understanding of the challenges and issues that AAF's experience, this systematic review explored qualitative studies with a focus on the impact of addiction on different aspects of families. METHODS We searched Research Gate, Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, Elsevier, and Google Scholar Databases. We included studies of qualitative design which have investigated the effects of addiction on families. Non-English language studies, medical views, and quantitative approaches were excluded. Participants in the selected studies included parents, children, couples, sisters/brothers, relatives, drug users and specialists. The data from the selected studies were extracted using a standard format for the systematic review of qualitative research (the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence [NICE] 2102a). RESULTS A thematic analysis of the findings of the studies identified 5 main themes: 1) initial shock (family encounter, searching for why), 2) family in the fog (social isolation, stigma and label), 3) sequence of disorders (emotional decline, negative behavioral experiences, mental disturbance, physical degeneration, family burden), 4) internal family chaos (instability of relationships, shadow people, erosive confrontation with the drug-using member, a newly emerging member, collapsing system, financial collapse), and 5) self-protection (attracting information, support, and protective sources, coping and adjusting the effects, the emergence of spirituality). CONCLUSION This systematic review of qualitative research highlights the various and complex issues which addiction-affected families go through in terms of financial, social, cultural, mental and physical health problems, as a result of which experts of the field are needed to investigate and take measures. The findings can inform policy and practice and the development of interventions aimed to lighten the burdens which addiction-affected families carry.
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- Mostafa Mardani
- Department of Social Work, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Social Work, Social Welfare Management Research Center, Social Health Institute, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Social Welfare Management Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Social Work, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Peart A, Horn F, Manning V, Campbell R, Lubman DI. The experiences of family members attending an online addiction education program: a qualitative study. DRUGS: EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND POLICY 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/09687637.2023.2184248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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- Annette Peart
- Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Richmond, Australia
- Turning Point, Richmond, Australia
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- Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Richmond, Australia
- Turning Point, Richmond, Australia
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- Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Richmond, Australia
- Turning Point, Richmond, Australia
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- Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Richmond, Australia
- Turning Point, Richmond, Australia
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Merkouris SS, Rodda SN, Aarsman SR, Hodgins DC, Dowling NA. Effective behaviour change techniques for family and close friends: A systematic review and meta-analysis across the addictions. Clin Psychol Rev 2023; 100:102251. [PMID: 36716584 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2023.102251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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This systematic review aimed to determine whether the use of specific behaviour change technique (BCT) groups are associated with greater effectiveness for psychosocial interventions delivered to family and close friends (FCFs) impacted by addiction. A systematic search of peer-reviewed and grey literature published until August 2021 identified 32 studies in 38 articles. An established BCT taxonomy (93 BCTs clustered into 16 groups) was adapted (inclusion of seven additional BCT groups) and applied to 57 interventions. The meta-analyses indicated that some, but not all, FCF outcomes were improved by the exclusion of BCTs within several groups (Reward and Threat, Scheduled Consequences, Confrontation of the Addicted Person to Engage in Treatment, and Goals and Planning) and inclusion of BCTs within the Restoring a Balanced Lifestyle group. Addicted person outcomes were improved by the inclusion of some BCTs within several groups (Repetition and Substitution, Reward and Threat, Scheduled Consequences, and Restoring a Balanced Lifestyle). Relationship functioning outcomes were improved by the inclusion of BCTs within the Confrontation of the Addicted Person to Engage in Treatment group. Future research involving the development and evaluation of numerous interventions or comprehensive multi-component interventions that can address the various needs of FCFs, without counteracting them, is required.
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- S S Merkouris
- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia.
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia; Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia; Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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Rushton C, Kelly PJ, Raftery D, Beck A, Larance B. The effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for family members impacted by another's substance use: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Drug Alcohol Rev 2023; 42:960-977. [PMID: 36744608 DOI: 10.1111/dar.13607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Family members affected by another's substance use disorder experience physical health problems, breakdowns in relationships and reduced psychological wellbeing. This review examines the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for improving the wellbeing of family members. METHODS A systematic review of randomised-controlled trials (RCT), non-RCTs and pre-post studies examining group or individual interventions for affected families. Five databases were searched (PubMed, PsycINFO, Medline, Web of Science, Cochrane Library). Outcomes included psychological functioning, quality of life, physical health and substance use, family functioning and coping. Outcomes were analysed by study design and mode of delivery (individual or group). Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane tools (RoB2, ROBINS-I). The review followed PRISMA reporting guidelines and was prospectively registered with the PROSPERO database (CRD42020200260). RESULTS Nineteen studies were included (k = 10 included in meta-analyses). In k = 3 RCTs, individually administered interventions significantly reduced depression (standardised mean difference [SMD] 0.50, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.21, 0.79) and distress (SMD 0.28, 95% CI 0.03, 0.54). In k = 2 pre-post studies, individual interventions improved family functioning (d = 0.51, 95% CI 0.28, 0.73) and coping (d = 0.43, 95% CI 0.24, 0.61). In k = 3 non-RCTs and k = 2 pre-post designs group interventions significantly reduced depression (d = 0.50, 95% CI 0.17, 0.82) and distress (d = 0.44, 95% CI 0.13, 0.75), and improved coping (d = 0.81, 95% CI 0.29, 1.33). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS This review summarises the contemporary literature evaluating interventions for affected families, with both individual and group interventions demonstrating favourable outcomes. However, small sample sizes and methodologically weak-quality studies limit conclusions.
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- Clare Rushton
- School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia.,Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia.,Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia.,Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia.,Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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Closing the treatment gap for alcohol use disorders in low- and middle-income countries. Glob Ment Health (Camb) 2023; 10:e3. [PMID: 36843876 PMCID: PMC9947611 DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2022.57] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The alcohol-attributable disease burden is greater in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) as compared to high-income countries. Despite the effectiveness of interventions such as health promotion and education, brief interventions, psychological treatments, family-focused interventions, and biomedical treatments, access to evidence-based care for alcohol use disorders (AUDs) in LMICs is limited. This can be explained by poor access to general health and mental health care, limited availability of relevant clinical skills among health care providers, lack of political will and/or financial resources, historical stigma and discrimination against people with AUDs, and poor planning and implementation of policies. Access to care for AUDs in LMICs could be improved through evidence-based strategies such as designing innovative, local and culturally acceptable solutions, health system strengthening by adopting a collaborative stepped care approach, horizontal integration of care into existing models of care (e.g., HIV care), task sharing to optimise limited human resources, working with families of individuals with AUD, and leveraging technology-enabled interventions. Moving ahead, research, policy and practice in LMICs need to focus on evidence-based decision-making, responsiveness to context and culture, working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to design and implement interventions, identifying upstream social determinants of AUDs, developing and evaluating policy interventions such as increased taxation on alcohol, and developing services for special populations (e.g., adolescents) with AUDs.
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Merkouris SS, Rodda SN, Dowling NA. Affected other interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis across addictions. Addiction 2022; 117:2393-2414. [PMID: 35129234 PMCID: PMC9543616 DOI: 10.1111/add.15825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Individuals impacted by someone else's alcohol, illicit drug, gambling and gaming problems (affected others) experience extensive harms. To our knowledge, this is the first systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions delivered to affected others across addictions. METHODS This review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. An electronic database search (PsycInfo, Medline, Cinahl and EMBASE) of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published until August 2021 was conducted. RCTs with passive control groups, evaluating psychosocial tertiary interventions delivered to affected others of people with addictions (problematic alcohol use, substance use, gambling or gaming) that did not require the involvement of the addicted person, were included. RESULTS Twenty included studies, published in 22 articles, mainly evaluated interventions for alcohol use, followed by gambling and illicit drugs, with none investigating gaming interventions. The interventions mainly targeted partners/spouses and focused upon improving affected other outcomes, addicted person outcomes or both. Meta-analyses revealed beneficial intervention effects over control groups on some affected other (depressive symptomatology [standardized mean difference (SMD) = -0.48, 95% confidence interval (CI) = -0.67, -0.29], life satisfaction (SMD = -0.37, 95% CI = -0.71, -0.03) and coping style (SMD = -1.33, 95% CI = -1.87, -0.79), addicted person [treatment entry, risk ratio (RR) = 0.86, 95% CI = 0.75-0.98] and relationship functioning outcomes (marital discord, SMD = -0.40, 95% CI = -0.61, -0.18) at post-intervention. No beneficial intervention effects were identified at short-term follow-up (4-11 months post-treatment). The beneficial intervention effects identified at post-treatment remained when limiting to studies of alcohol use and therapist-delivered interventions. CONCLUSIONS Psychosocial interventions delivered to affected others of people with addictions (problematic alcohol use, substance use, gambling or gaming) may be effective in improving some, but not all, affected other (depression, life satisfaction, coping), addicted person (treatment) and relationship functioning (marital discord) outcomes for affected others across the addictions, but the conclusion remains tentative due to limited studies and methodological limitations.
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- School of PsychologyDeakin UniversityGeelongVICAustralia,School of Population HealthUniversity of AucklandAucklandNew Zealand
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- School of PsychologyDeakin UniversityGeelongVICAustralia,Melbourne Graduate School of EducationUniversity of MelbourneParkvilleVICAustralia
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Singh R, Goyal E, Chaudhury S, Puria A, Kumar S, Kumar A. Psychiatric morbidity in family members of alcohol dependence patients. Ind Psychiatry J 2022; 31:306-312. [PMID: 36419709 PMCID: PMC9678177 DOI: 10.4103/ipj.ipj_179_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a paucity of Indian studies assessing psychiatric morbidity among family members of subjects with alcohol use disorder. AIM To study psychiatric morbidity in wives/life partners and children of alcohol-dependent patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty consecutive index patients diagnosed to be alcohol dependent according to the International Classification of Diseases-10 classification of mental and behavioral disorders diagnostic criterion for research reporting to psychiatry department were taken. The study was conducted on family members of alcohol-dependent patients who were enrolled in the study as subjects. These included both their children and spouses and they were evaluated for any psychopathology using M. I. N. I. AND M. I. N. I.-KID scales. RESULTS Out of 50 spouses and 67 children enrolled in the study group. Sixty-eight percent had psychiatric morbidity in spouses which include 34% had major depressive episodes. Spouses living in the nuclear family and illiterate had more psychiatric morbidity. Total psychiatric morbidity in children above 18 years was 56.25%, maximum being in alcohol and substance dependence. Total psychiatric morbidity in children between 6 years and 18 years was 31.37%, maximum being in generalized anxiety disorder (11.76%). CONCLUSION Spouses of subjects with alcohol dependence have a high prevalence of psychiatric morbidity. Spouses living in the nuclear family had a more major depressive episode and generalized anxiety disorder. Psychiatric morbidity was more in illiterate spouses. Psychiatric morbidity was also high in children. Female children between 6 years and 18 years had more generalized anxiety disorder than males.
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- Rahul Singh
- Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College and Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, DR.B.R.Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali, Punjab, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, DMCH, Darbhanga, Bihar, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College and Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India
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Al Ghafri H, Hasan N, Elarabi HF, Radwan D, Shawky M, Al Mamari S, Abdelgawad T, El Rashid A, Kodera A, Al Kathiri H, Lee AJ, Wanigaratne S. The impact of family engagement in opioid assisted treatment: Results from a randomised controlled trial. Int J Soc Psychiatry 2022; 68:166-170. [PMID: 33325311 DOI: 10.1177/0020764020979026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Family interventions in substance use disorders (SUD) treatment is limited despite the evidence for benefits. Providing family interventions is hampered by patient resistance, social stigma, logistics and factors related to the capacity of the treatment programmes. AIMS The purpose of the study was to examine the association between family engagement in treatment, and opioid use defined by percentage negative opioid screen and rate retention in treatment defined by completion of study period. METHODS Data from a 16-week outpatient randomised controlled trial (RCT) of 141 adults with opioid use disorder (OUD) receiving Opioid Assisted Treatment (OAT) using buprenorphine/naloxone film (BUP/NX-F) was, used to examine the association between family engagement in and opioid use and rate of retention in treatment. Multiple logistic regression was, applied to examine the independent prediction of family engagement on opioid use and rate retention in treatment. RESULTS Family engagement was significantly associated with retention in treatment (Spearman's rho 0.25, p < 0.01) and was subsequently found to increase the likelihood of retention in treatment by approximately 3-fold (adjusted odds ratio (OR) 2.95, 95% CI 1.31-6.65). CONCLUSION Family engagement in treatment is an independent predictor of retention in treatment but not opioid use in adults receiving OAT. It is, recommended that SUD treatment programmes integrate family related interventions in mainstream treatment. Delivering a personalised multicomponent family programme using digitised virtual communications that has been increasingly utilised during the Covid-19 pandemic is highly suggested.
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- Hamad Al Ghafri
- National Rehabilitation Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- National Rehabilitation Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- National Rehabilitation Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.,Division of Academic Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- National Rehabilitation Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.,Institute of Psychiatry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- National Rehabilitation Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.,Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- National Rehabilitation Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- National Rehabilitation Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.,Faculty of Medicine, Assuit University, Asyut, Egypt
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- National Rehabilitation Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.,Academy of Clinical Sciences and Laboratory Medicine, Dublin, Ireland
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- National Rehabilitation Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Medical Statistics Team, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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Baloh J, Curran GM, Timko C, Grant KM, Cucciare MA. Al-Anon Intensive Referral (AIR): A qualitative formative evaluation for implementation. J Subst Abuse Treat 2022; 132:108520. [PMID: 34111772 PMCID: PMC8636615 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The Al-Anon mutual-help program helps concerned others (COs; e.g., families, friends) of persons with excessive alcohol use. Despite widespread availability of Al-Anon meetings, participation is limited and little is known about how to best facilitate engagement. Al-Anon Intensive Referral (AIR) was developed to facilitate COs' engagement in Al-Anon and is being tested in a randomized controlled trial (RCT). Toward the end of the recruitment for the RCT, a qualitative formative evaluation was conducted to learn about facilitators, barriers, and recommendations for AIR implementation in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment clinics. METHODS Thirty-one directors and staff at ten VA and community SUD clinics were interviewed. Semi-structured interviews were based on the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research and were thematically analyzed to identify facilitators, barriers, and recommendations for AIR implementation. RESULTS Perceived facilitators of AIR implementation included AIR's face validity, adaptability, and alignment with staff values and skills, requiring only minimal training. Several interviewees in community settings thought AIR would fit with their current practices (e.g., family groups), and some clinics reported having sufficient staff available for delivering AIR. Perceived barriers included limited staff time, and VA clinics having limited resources for providing services to COs. Furthermore, many clients have no COs, or COs who are unwilling or unable to engage with them. Recommendations included fitting AIR within existing workflows and focusing on COs with highest readiness to receive support. Interviewees also thought AIR could be adapted to a website format or smartphone app, which may expand its reach while decreasing staff burden and cost; however, it may not be as effective and appealing to some demographic groups (e.g., older COs). CONCLUSIONS AIR has strong potential for implementation in SUD treatment settings, but clinics vary on implementation capacity. Most clinics could implement AIR partially (e.g., case-by-case basis) while clinics with sufficient capacity (e.g., staff time) could implement it more fully. These findings can also inform implementation of other interventions for concerned others.
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- Jure Baloh
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA,Corresponding author: Department of Health Policy and Management, College of Public Health, 4301 W. Markham St., Mail slot 820, Little Rock, AR 72205,
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA,Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, North Little Rock, AR, USA
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- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, USA,Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System (Omaha), Omaha, NE, USA,University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA,Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, North Little Rock, AR, USA
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Supporting addiction affected families effectively: a feasibility randomised controlled trial of a psychosocial intervention delivered by lay counsellors in Goa, India. Glob Ment Health (Camb) 2022; 9:448-459. [PMID: 36618725 PMCID: PMC9806960 DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2022.41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite evidence of the burden of alcohol use on families, there is a lack of adequate and targeted support. We aimed to examine the feasibility, acceptability and impact of Supporting Addiction Affected Families Effectively (SAFE), a brief lay counsellor-delivered intervention for affected family members (AFMs). METHODS Parallel arm feasibility randomised controlled trial [1:1 allocation to SAFE or enhanced usual care (EUC)]. The primary outcome was mean difference in symptom score assessed by the Symptom Rating Test and secondary outcomes were difference in coping, impact and social support scores measured by the Coping Questionnaire, Family Member Impact Questionnaire, and Alcohol, Drugs and the Family Social Support Scale. Process data examining feasibility and acceptability were also collected. The primary analysis was intention to treat at the 3-month endpoint. RESULTS In total, 115 AFMs were referred to the trial, and 101 (87.8%) consenting participants were randomised to the two arms (51 SAFE arm and 50 EUC arm). Seventy-eight per cent completed treatment, with the mean number of sessions being 4.25 sessions and mean duration being 53 min. Ninety-five per cent completed outcome assessment. There were no statistically significant differences between SAFE and EUC on any of the outcome measures, except for the between-group adjusted mean differences for social support scores (AMD -6.05, 95% CI -10.98 to -1.12, p = 0.02). CONCLUSION Our work indicates that it is possible to identify AFMs through community networking, and have high rates of participation for lay counsellor-delivered psychosocial care. Nevertheless, there is a need for further intervention development to ensure its contextual relevance and appropriateness.
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Kusumawaty I, Yunike, Jawiah, Rehana. Family resilience in caring for drug addiction. GACETA SANITARIA 2021; 35 Suppl 2:S491-S494. [PMID: 34929883 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.10.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Teenagers are at high risk for drug addiction. Family resilience is important in preventing adolescent involvement in drug abuse. This qualitative study aims to explore the experience of family resilience based on the perspective of parents when their children are addicted to drugs. METHOD This qualitative study used a phenomenological method, involving eight participants based on a purposive sampling technique with inclusion criteria of mothers who have experience caring for their teenage children who have been addicted to drugs. Data qualitative was collected through in-depth interviews, field notes and observations. The data collection process was discontinued after reaching data saturation, namely after interviewing eight participants. The process of interpreting meaning is carried out to obtain the significance of the results of in-depth interviews accompanied by triangulation of methods and data using interpretive phenomenological analysis. Researchers strive to ensure the validity and reliability of the study. This research was conducted for six months in mid-2019. RESULT This study resulted in five themes that can be categorized into one supporting theme and four inhibiting themes. The supporting themes are acceptance of God's destiny, while the themes of limited financial conditions, lack of time together, the flexibility of a fragile family and harsh environment are categorized as inhibiting themes. CONCLUSION Mothers have an important role in optimizing family resilience while caring for and improving the quality of life of their children who have experienced drug addiction.
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- Ira Kusumawaty
- Mental Health Nursing Department, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Palembang, Indonesia.
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- Pediatric Nursing Department, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Palembang, Indonesia
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- Pediatric Nursing Department, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Palembang, Indonesia
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- Pediatric Nursing Department, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Palembang, Indonesia
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Hellum R, Bilberg R, Bischof G, Nielsen AS. How concerned significant others experience Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) - a qualitative study. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2021; 22:241. [PMID: 34861827 PMCID: PMC8641252 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-021-01596-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Introduction Heavy drinking causes serious harm, not only to the drinker but also to relationships and concerned significant others (CSOs). Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) is an intervention developed to help the CSOs of substance users. The aim of this study was to investigate the drivers and aims underlying CSO participation in CRAFT, as well as their experience of the intervention itself and their module preferences. Method This is a qualitative study based on data from semi-structured interviews with 11 female help-seeking CSOs of individuals with alcohol problems. The participants were recruited from an RCT study of a variety of CRAFT delivery formats (group sessions + written material, individual sessions + written material or self-delivered CRAFT with written material only). The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed by Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Results CSOs reported CRAFT helpful when both delivered by means of individual sessions or group sessions. The “Communication Element” in CRAFT, the module focusing on positive reinforcement and acquiring a clearer understanding of AUD, appeared to be particularly helpful elements of CRAFT. Furthermore, being met with acceptance and non-judgmental attitudes seemed to count highly for the CSOs. The written material a helpful supplement to the face-to-face interventions. The written material a helpful supplement to the face-to-face interventions. Conclusion CSOs who participated in the CRAFT intervention felt helped by its components, irrespective of delivery format.
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- Rikke Hellum
- Unit of Clinical Alcohol Research, Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws vej 18, 5000, Odense C, Denmark. .,Psychiatric Department, Odense University Hospital, J.B. Winsløws vej 18, 5000, Odense C, Denmark. .,Odense Patient Data Explorative Network (OPEN), Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.
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- Unit of Clinical Alcohol Research, Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws vej 18, 5000, Odense C, Denmark.,Psychiatric Department, Odense University Hospital, J.B. Winsløws vej 18, 5000, Odense C, Denmark.,Odense Patient Data Explorative Network (OPEN), Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23562, Lübeck, Germany
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- Unit of Clinical Alcohol Research, Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws vej 18, 5000, Odense C, Denmark.,Psychiatric Department, Odense University Hospital, J.B. Winsløws vej 18, 5000, Odense C, Denmark.,Odense Patient Data Explorative Network (OPEN), Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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Perceived family cohesion, social support, and quality of life in patients undergoing treatment for substance use disorders compared with patients with mental and physical disorders. Addict Sci Clin Pract 2021; 16:44. [PMID: 34193283 PMCID: PMC8246687 DOI: 10.1186/s13722-021-00252-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Purpose Support from family and other social network elements can be important in helping patients to cope with practical and emotional consequences of diseases. The aim of the study was to examine perception of family and social support and quality of life (QoL) in patients undergoing treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs). We compared them with patients in treatment for mental disorders (MDs) and physical disorders (PDs). Methods We used data from a national multicenter study that recruited patients (N = 518) from three treatment domains; SUD treatment units, MD treatment units, and PD treatment units (severe neurological conditions or cancer). Data on family cohesion, social support, and QoL were compared across patient groups. In addition, data on health variables was collected. We used a multiple linear regression procedure to examine how health and support variables were associated with QoL. Results Family cohesion and social support in the SUD and MD groups were rated at similarly low levels, substantially lower than in the PD group. The SUD group exhibited a somewhat lower QoL than did the PD group, but their QoL was still in the near-to-normal range. In contrast, the MD group had markedly low QoL. When examining factors associated with QoL, we found that greater family cohesion and social support were positively associated with QoL. Mental distress was the strongest factor, and was negatively associated with QoL (beta − 0.15, 95% CI = − 0.17/− 0.14, p < 0.001). Conclusion Service providers need to be aware of the weaker networks and less regulatory family and/or social support available to patients with SUDs. Providers should focus consistently on the social networks of patients and include patients’ families in treatment processes.
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Li W, Jorm AF, Wang Y, Lu S, He Y, Reavley NJ. Development of Chinese mental health first aid guidelines for problem drinking: a Delphi expert consensus study. BMC Psychiatry 2021; 21:254. [PMID: 34001047 PMCID: PMC8127318 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-021-03266-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Alcohol use disorders have become the second leading cause of death for mental and substance use disorders in China. However, with early diagnosis and timely treatment, the burden can be mitigated. Family and friends of a person with alcohol use problems are well placed to recognize the signs, encourage professional help-seeking and help the person until treatment is received. We aimed to use the Delphi consensus methodology to develop guidelines about how members of the public can provide this "mental health first aid" to someone with problem drinking in China. METHODS A Chinese-language questionnaire was developed, comprising statements that were endorsed for inclusion in the English-language problem drinking first aid guidelines for high-income countries. Participants were also encouraged to suggest new statements. These statements were evaluated by two Chinese expert panels - a professional panel and a lived experience panel - on how important they believed each statement was for members of the public providing mental health first aid to a person with problem drinking in China. Three survey rounds were conducted. To be included in the final guidelines, statements had to receive a "very important" or "important" rating from at least 80% of participants from each of the panels. RESULTS The majority of statements were rated in the first survey round by 30 mental health professionals and 25 lived experience panel members. One hundred and eighty-one statements met the inclusion criteria and were used to form the guidelines. Compared to the English-language guidelines, the importance of family involvement and mutual support were highlighted by both Chinese expert panels, while a number of statements relating to low-risk drinking were rejected by the lived experience panel. CONCLUSIONS The Chinese-language problem drinking first aid guidelines cover a variety of first aid strategies that members of the public can use when providing initial help to a person with problem drinking, such as how to communicate with the person and what to do if the person is intoxicated. These guidelines will be used as a stand-alone document will also inform the content of Mental Health First Aid training in China.
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- Wenjing Li
- grid.1008.90000 0001 2179 088XCentre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, 207 Bouverie Street, Carlton, VIC 3053 Australia
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- grid.1008.90000 0001 2179 088XCentre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, 207 Bouverie Street, Carlton, VIC 3053 Australia
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- grid.415630.50000 0004 1782 6212Shanghai Mental Health Centre, Shanghai, China
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- grid.1008.90000 0001 2179 088XThe Nossal Institute for Global Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria Australia ,grid.410734.5Jiangsu Provincial Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing, China
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- grid.415630.50000 0004 1782 6212Shanghai Mental Health Centre, Shanghai, China
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- grid.1008.90000 0001 2179 088XCentre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, 207 Bouverie Street, Carlton, VIC 3053 Australia
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The Quality of Life of Women with Addicted Husbands and its Related Factors in Gorgan, Iran. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY 2021. [DOI: 10.52547/jgbfnm.18.1.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023] Open
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Shanmugam PK. Psychoeducation impact for family members of substance users: An evaluation the workbook “Addiction: A Family Disease”. JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2020.1807632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Prem Kumar Shanmugam
- Psychology, Manchester Metropolitan University, Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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George S, Kallivayalil RA. Family therapy interventions in India for persons with gambling disorder. Asia Pac Psychiatry 2021; 13:e12435. [PMID: 33155378 DOI: 10.1111/appy.12435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Gambling is a popular pastime in India and the number of problem gamblers is on the rise. Although the impact of gambling disorder on families is grossly under-researched in India, drawing on international evidence it is only reasonable to assume that this is an important area deserving further clinical and research attention. Of the several types of interventions possible with families of persons with gambling disorder, in our clinical experience, the 5-step intervention is a feasible and culturally adaptable psychotherapeutic intervention. In this paper we have looked at the theoretical aspects of this intervention and also raise some of the practical challenges of offering psychological interventions to families of persons with gambling disorder in India. Albeit limited, we discuss the evidence base to have emerged from India in this field. Finally, we suggest some intervention measures as the way forward.
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- Sanju George
- Psychiatry and Psychology, Rajagiri School of Behavioural Sciences and Research, Kochi, Kerala, India.,Department of Psychiatry, Lisie Hospital, Kerala, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
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Di Sarno M, De Candia V, Rancati F, Madeddu F, Calati R, Di Pierro R. Mental and physical health in family members of substance users: A scoping review. Drug Alcohol Depend 2021; 219:108439. [PMID: 33333362 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Due to the high pressure they sustain, family members of substance users are thought to experience negative consequences in mental and physical health. This scoping review provided a comprehensive overview on the mental and physical health of adult Affected Family Members (AFMs). METHOD We searched in-journal English articles in PubMed, with no date limit, guided by the concepts of stress, strain, and burden, and including several terms related to substance use. Eligibility criteria included focus on adult AFMs, mental and physical health, and clinical forms of substance use. RESULTS PubMed search identified 3549 articles, with 46 additional papers from other sources. Fifty-six articles were included, quantitative (N = 39), qualitative (N = 15) and both (N = 2). Quantitative findings show that AFMs are subject to increased stress and burden, and impaired mental health. Variable rates of physical problems emerge, with some medical conditions being more common among AFMs of substance users versus controls. Finally, evidence shows increased risk for aggression and reduced quality of life and social adjustment. AFMs report higher stress and strain if they are women, in low socio-economic families, and co-habiting with more severe substance users. Qualitative studies additionally suggest that stigma, self-blame, and social isolation are common. CONCLUSIONS AFMs of substance users represent a population at higher risk for negative health-related outcomes and should be systematically regarded as targets for treatment.
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- Marco Di Sarno
- Department of Psychology, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy; Centro per lo studio e la terapia dei disturbi della personalità (C.R.E.S.T), Milan, Italy.
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- Centro per lo studio e la terapia dei disturbi della personalità (C.R.E.S.T), Milan, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy; Centro per lo studio e la terapia dei disturbi della personalità (C.R.E.S.T), Milan, Italy; Personality Disorders Lab (PDlab), Parma - Milan, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy; Department of Adult Psychiatry, Nîmes University Hospital, Nîmes, France
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- Department of Psychology, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy; Centro per lo studio e la terapia dei disturbi della personalità (C.R.E.S.T), Milan, Italy; Personality Disorders Lab (PDlab), Parma - Milan, Italy
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Chaudhary R, Kumar P, Bhalla J, Mishra BP. Comparison of psychiatric morbidity and quality of life among caregivers of substance abusers. ANNALS OF INDIAN PSYCHIATRY 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/aip.aip_86_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Hirchak KA, Hernandez-Vallant A, Herron J, Cloud V, Tonigan JS, McCrady B, Venner K. Aligning three substance use disorder interventions among a tribe in the Southwest United States: Pilot feasibility for cultural re-centering, dissemination, and implementation. J Ethn Subst Abuse 2020; 21:1-17. [PMID: 33135985 PMCID: PMC8095342 DOI: 10.1080/15332640.2020.1836701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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In this article we describe cultural re-centering, dissemination, and implementation activities in partnership between an American Indian reservation community and a university in the Southwest United States. We offer examples of cultural adaptation and implementation of evidence-based treatments (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Community Reinforcement Approach and the Community Reinforcement and Family Training) using the Interactive Systems Framework. Facilitators and barriers are described within each study including recruitment strategies, training, and sustainability of counselors in the community. Through this Tribal-university partnership, we offer insight on the cultural adaptation and implementation process that will be translatable and clinically meaningful to other rural and reservation communities.
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- Katherine A. Hirchak
- Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Addictions, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- Revitalzing Indigenous Values in Empirical Research (RIVER) Lab, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
- Revitalzing Indigenous Values in Empirical Research (RIVER) Lab, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
- Revitalzing Indigenous Values in Empirical Research (RIVER) Lab, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
- Revitalzing Indigenous Values in Empirical Research (RIVER) Lab, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Addictions, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Addictions, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Addictions, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
- Revitalzing Indigenous Values in Empirical Research (RIVER) Lab, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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Estevez A, Jauregui P, Lopez N, Lopez-Gonzalez H, Griffiths M. Difficulties in Emotion Regulation, Coping, and Dysfunctional Psychological Symptoms in Family Members of People with Gambling Disorder. Int J Ment Health Addict 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11469-019-00117-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Pinedo M, Zemore S, Beltrán-Girón J, Gilbert P, Castro Y. Women's Barriers to Specialty Substance Abuse Treatment: A Qualitative Exploration of Racial/Ethnic Differences. J Immigr Minor Health 2020; 22:653-660. [PMID: 31531756 PMCID: PMC7075735 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-019-00933-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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To explore barriers to specialty substance abuse treatment programs among women with recent substance use disorders by race/ethnicity. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 28 women of White, Black, and Latino racial/ethnic descent who reported a substance use disorder in the past 5 years. Interviews were conducted by telephone and were audio-recorded. A codebook was developed using the Theory of Planned Behavior to code and identify barriers within the domains of attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived control toward specialty treatment. Frequencies for coded themes were then compared across all participants and by race/ethnicity. We identified several key differences in barriers to treatment by race/ethnicity. Attitudinal barriers were more pervasive among the narratives of Latinas relative to Black and White women. Latinas were more likely to report not needing treatment and that treatment would not be effective; Latinas were the only group to describe cultural barriers to treatment. Within the subjective norms domain, namely stigma and lack of support, were key barriers. Stigma was more pervasive among the narratives of Latinas and Black women than White women; Latinas were more likely to report a lack of social support for using treatment than both Black and White women. Findings provide deeper insight into barriers that may be contributing to racial/ethnic disparities in the use of substance abuse treatment among women.
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- M Pinedo
- Department of Kinesiology & Health Education, University of Texas, 2109 San Jacinto Blvd., Stop D3700, Austin, TX, 78712-1415, USA.
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- Alcohol Research Group, Emeryville, USA
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- Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies, University of Texas, Austin, USA
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- Department of Community & Behavioral Health, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, USA
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- Steve Hicks School of Social Work, University of Texas, Austin, USA
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Hower KI, Pförtner TK, Saak P, Schneider A, Aydin O, Pfaff H, Kons J, Groß S, Ansmann L. Evaluation des FITKIDS-Programms zum gesunden Aufwachsen von Kindern aus suchtbelasteten Familien. SUCHTTHERAPIE 2020. [DOI: 10.1055/a-1168-3676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Zusammenfassung
Ziel Elterlicher Drogenkonsum kann zu prekären
Lebensbedingungen für Kinder führen. Suchtbelastete Familien
sind durch Hilfemaßnahmen schwer zu erreichen. Die
Drogen-/Suchtberatung hat gute Zugangschancen,
berücksichtigt die familiäre Situation bisher jedoch
unzureichend. Die Implementierung des Organisationsentwicklungsprogramms
FITKIDS in die Arbeit der Drogen-/Suchtberatungsstellen hat zum
Ziel, die gesunde Entwicklung betroffener Kinder zu stärken.
Methode Die Studie EvaFit II evaluiert die Wirkung von FITKIDS
mittels semi-strukturierter, leitfadengestützter Einzelinterviews
mit suchtkranken Eltern (n=14), und deren Kindern (n=6) in
FITKIDS geschulten Beratungsstellen.
Ergebnisse Die Ergebnisse zeigen positive Wirkungen bezüglich
der Lebenssituation der Familien, z. B. in Bezug auf soziale
Teilhabe, Kommunikation oder die Vermittlung in Hilfesysteme. Die
vertrauensvolle Zusammenarbeit mit Beraterinnen und Beratern ist
dafür entscheidend.
Diskussion Mithilfe der kinderorientierten Ausrichtung der
Beratungsstellen, der Kompetenzerweiterung der Beraterinnen und Berater und
dem Aufbau von Netzwerkstrukturen gelingt es, Sucht- und Drogenberatung,
Erziehungsberatung und die Kinder-/Jugendhilfe zu vereinen. Die
Ergebnisse tragen zur Evidenzbasierung in der Suchthilfe bei.
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- Kira Isabel Hower
- Institut für Medizinsoziologie, Versorgungsforschung und
Rehabilitationswissenschaft (IMVR), Universität zu Köln,
Köln
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- Institut für Medizinsoziologie, Versorgungsforschung und
Rehabilitationswissenschaft (IMVR), Universität zu Köln,
Köln
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- Institut für Medizinsoziologie, Versorgungsforschung und
Rehabilitationswissenschaft (IMVR), Universität zu Köln,
Köln
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- Institut für Medizinsoziologie, Versorgungsforschung und
Rehabilitationswissenschaft (IMVR), Universität zu Köln,
Köln
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- Institut für Medizinsoziologie, Versorgungsforschung und
Rehabilitationswissenschaft (IMVR), Universität zu Köln,
Köln
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- Institut für Medizinsoziologie, Versorgungsforschung und
Rehabilitationswissenschaft (IMVR), Universität zu Köln,
Köln
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- Information und Hilfe in Drogenfragen e.V., Wesel
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- Information und Hilfe in Drogenfragen e.V., Wesel
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- Abteilung Organisationsbezogene Versorgungsforschung, Fakultät
für Medizin und Gesundheitswissenschaften, Department für
Versorgungsforschung, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg,
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Kalsås ØR, Selbekk AS, Ness O. ["I get a whole different view": Professionals experiences with family-oriented practice in addiction treatment]. NORDIC STUDIES ON ALCOHOL AND DRUGS 2020; 37:243-261. [PMID: 35308315 PMCID: PMC8899265 DOI: 10.1177/1455072520914207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Aim: Family members’ lives and health are seriously affected by alcohol- and drug addiction in close relationships, and research on addiction treatment shows that outcome of treatment is better when family is involved, both for the patient and family member. In Norway, there are clear political and professional guidelines in favour of involvement of family/significant others in the course of treatment, however, there are few addiction treatment services in Norway who comprehensively do so. The aim of this study is to explore therapists’ experiences from involving family and significant others in interdisciplinary specialised addiction treatment (TSB), within an in-patient clinic in Norway. The research question is: What significance do therapists emphasise from involving family members within interdisciplinary specialised inpatient addiction treatment, and which professional and ethical challenges arise with such involvement? Method: The data was gathered through two focus-group interviews and analysed with thematic analysis. Results: The main findings of the analysis are: (1) “A solid treatment structure for family involvement is central to family-oriented work”, (2) “Substantial positive effects for both patient, family member and therapist are attributed to family-oriented treatment focus”, and (3) “New dilemmas and challenges arise as a consequence of emphasising family-oriented work”. Conclusion: The article gives insights in how treatment practice that involves family and network members can be organised, what can be achieved with such involvement, which challenges and dilemmas can arise, and discusses how these insights challenges language, ethics and judicial framework for addiction treatment.
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- Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Trondheim, Norway
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[Narratives about the process of recovering from addiction: the perspective of family members attending care services]. Salud Colect 2020; 16:e2523. [PMID: 32574454 DOI: 10.18294/sc.2020.2523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Addiction treatment services usually prioritize the recovery of the user, despite the fact that problematic consumption often leads to distress among families that requires attention. The purpose of this study is to identify types of narratives constructed by relatives of people with substance dependence disorders regarding their condition and recovery process. Additionally, we seek to understand the conditions that facilitate or hinder the recovery process from the perspective of family members. Seven in-depth interviews were conducted with a narrative approach. Progressive, stable, and regressive narratives were identified, corresponding to various stages in the addiction and recovery processes. These narratives revealed different forms of distress, obstacles to treatment, and critical junctures with respect to attending care services. Families represent a valuable resource for user recovery, and therefore must be included in the treatment process.
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Murray LK, Kane JC, Glass N, Skavenski van Wyk S, Melendez F, Paul R, Kmett Danielson C, Murray SM, Mayeya J, Simenda F, Bolton P. Effectiveness of the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) in reducing intimate partner violence and hazardous alcohol use in Zambia (VATU): A randomized controlled trial. PLoS Med 2020; 17:e1003056. [PMID: 32302308 PMCID: PMC7164585 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1003056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Both intimate partner violence (IPV) and alcohol misuse are highly prevalent, and partner alcohol misuse is a significant contributor to women's risk for IPV. There are few evidence-based interventions to address these problems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We evaluated the effectiveness of an evidence-based, multi-problem, flexible, transdiagnostic intervention, the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) in reducing (a) women's experience of IPV and (b) their male partner's alcohol misuse among couples in urban Zambia. METHODS AND FINDINGS This was a single-blind, parallel-assignment randomized controlled trial in Lusaka, Zambia. Women who reported moderate or higher levels of IPV and their male partners with hazardous alcohol use were enrolled as a couple and randomized to CETA or treatment as usual plus safety checks (TAU-Plus). The primary outcome, IPV, was assessed by the Severity of Violence Against Women Scale (SVAWS) physical/sexual violence subscale, and the secondary outcome, male alcohol misuse, by the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). Assessors were blinded. Analyses were intent-to-treat. Primary outcome assessments were planned at post-treatment, 12 months post-baseline, and 24 months post-baseline. Enrollment was conducted between May 23, 2016, and December 17, 2016. In total, 123 couples were randomized to CETA, 125 to TAU-Plus. The majority of female (66%) and a plurality of male (48%) participants were between 18 and 35 years of age. Mean reduction in IPV (via SVAWS subscale score) at 12 months post-baseline was statistically significantly greater among women who received CETA compared to women who received TAU-Plus (-8.2, 95% CI -14.9 to -1.5, p = 0.02, Cohen's d effect size = 0.49). Similarly, mean reduction in AUDIT score at 12 months post-baseline was statistically significantly greater among men who received CETA compared to men who received TAU (-4.5, 95% CI -6.9 to -2.2, p < 0.001, Cohen's d effect size = 0.43). The Data and Safety Monitoring Board recommended the trial be stopped early due to treatment effectiveness following the 12-month post-baseline assessment, and CETA was offered to control participants. Limitations of the trial included the lack of a true control condition (i.e., that received no intervention), self-reported outcomes that may be subject to social desirability bias, and low statistical power for secondary IPV outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Results showed that CETA was more effective than TAU-Plus in reducing IPV and hazardous alcohol use among high-risk couples in Zambia. Future research and programming should include tertiary prevention approaches to IPV, such as CETA, rather than offering only community mobilization and primary prevention. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02790827).
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- Laura K. Murray
- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, New York, United States of America
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Zambia, University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
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- National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America
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- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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- Ministry of Health–Zambia, Chainama Hills College Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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Rabie S, Bantjes J, Gordon S, Almirol E, Stewart J, Tomlinson M, Rotheram-Borus MJ. Who can we reach and who can we keep? Predictors of intervention engagement and adherence in a cluster randomized controlled trial in South Africa. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:275. [PMID: 32106835 PMCID: PMC7045524 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-8357-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Engaging and retaining young men in community-based interventions is highly challenging. The purpose of this study was to investigate the individual factors that predict intervention engagement and adherence in a sample of at-risk South African men. METHODS Baseline data were collected as a part of a cluster randomised control trial (RCT) situated in Khayelitsha and Mfuleni, two peri-urban settlements situated on the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa. Neighbourhoods were randomised to one of three intervention conditions. We performed univariate descriptive statistics to report neighbourhood and individual socio-demographic factors, and ran multivariate models, adjusting for entry of study, to determine if high adherence and consistency of engagement with the intervention were associated with socio-behavioural demographics and risk behaviours, such as hazardous substance use, gangsterism, and criminal activity. RESULTS Total of 729 men were on average 22.5 years old (SD 2.8), with a mean of 10 years of education. More than half of the sample were single (94%), lived with their parents (66%) and had an income below ~$30 (52%). The overall mean of adherence is 0.41 (SD 0.24) and mean of consistency of engagement is 0.61 (SD 0.30). Our data indicated that completing more years of education, living with parents, and having higher socioeconomic status were significantly associated with higher rates of engagement and adherence. Men with a history of gang membership demonstrated higher levels of adherence and consistent engagement with the intervention, compared with other men who were recruited to the intervention. Crucially, our data show that young men with a history of substance use, and young men who report symptoms of depression and high levels of perceived stress are equally likely as other young men to adhere to the intervention and attend intervention sessions consistently. CONCLUSION Our results may contribute to a better understanding of young men's patterns of engagement and adherence to public health interventions. The results may have important implications for policy and practice, as they may be useful in planning more effective interventions and could potentially be used to predict which young men can be reached through community-based interventions. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov registration, NCT02358226. Prospectively registered 24 November 2014.
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- Stephan Rabie
- Institute for Life Course Health Research, Department of Global Health, Stellenbosch University, P O Box 241, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa.
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- Department of Psychology, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland, 7602, South Africa
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- Institute for Life Course Health Research, Department of Global Health, Stellenbosch University, P O Box 241, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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- Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, Semel Institute, University of California Los Angeles, 10920 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 350, Los Angeles, California, 90024, USA
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- Institute for Life Course Health Research, Department of Global Health, Stellenbosch University, P O Box 241, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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- Institute for Life Course Health Research, Department of Global Health, Stellenbosch University, P O Box 241, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queens University, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, Semel Institute, University of California Los Angeles, 10920 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 350, Los Angeles, California, 90024, USA
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Horváth Z, Orford J, Velleman R, Urbán R. Measuring Coping Among Family Members with Substance-Misusing Relatives: Testing Competing Factor Structures of the Coping Questionnaire (CQ) in England and Italy. Subst Use Misuse 2020; 55:469-480. [PMID: 31729276 DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2019.1685547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Background: The Coping Questionnaire measures affected family members' responses to their relatives' substance misuse related problems. The Coping Questionnaire examines three main coping strategies: engaged, tolerant-inactive, and withdrawal coping. Objectives: The aim of the current study was to compare competing conceptual measurement models across two countries, including one-factor, three-factor, and higher order factor models. Methods: Secondary analysis of data from five previous studies was conducted. Samples of affected family members from England (N = 323) and Italy (N = 165) were aggregated into two country specific groups. Series of confirmatory factor analyses were performed to test the degree of model fit and the effects of socio-demographic variables on the coping factors. Results: A bifactor model fitted the data most closely relative to the one- and three-factor models. High rates of common variance (60-65%) were attributable to the general coping factor, while a high proportion of the variance related to the withdrawal coping subscale score was independent (66-89%) of the general coping factor. Family members' country, age, gender, the type of relationship and the main problematic substance had significant effects on the coping factors. Conclusions: A bifactor model related to coping behaviors is consistent with the theoretical assumptions of the general coping literature. The concept of a general coping factor also fits the theoretical assumptions of the stress-strain-coping-support model, with family members showing a general tendency to cope with the harmful circumstances which arise due to substance misuse.
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- Zsolt Horváth
- Doctoral School of Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary.,Department of Personality and Health Psychology, Institute of Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
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- School of Psychology, The University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, UK.,Addictions Research Group, Sangath Community Health NGO, Goa, India
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- Department of Personality and Health Psychology, Institute of Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
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Fathi M, Khakrangin M, Haghdin M, Janadleh A. Exploring the problems and needs of women whose spouses are involved in substance use: a qualitative research study in an Iranian context. JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2019.1704080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Mansour Fathi
- Department of Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Social Work, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran
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Treatment for Family Members of People Experiencing Gambling Problems: Family Members Want Both Gambler-Focused and Family-Focused Options. Int J Ment Health Addict 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11469-019-00143-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Maghsoudi J, Alavi M, Sabzi Z, Mancheri H. Experienced Psychosocial Problems of Women with Spouses of Substance Abusers: A Qualitative Study. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2019; 7:3584-3591. [PMID: 32010381 PMCID: PMC6986502 DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2019.729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 09/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Substance dependence is one of the most important social issues in the world today, which affects not only the life of an addicted individual, but also the relatives of the substance abuser individual, and in particular their spouses and children are also exposed to multiple injuries. AIM This study aimed to investigate the experiences of the women with the substance abuser spouse. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study is a qualitative study. Sampling was done purposefully. The data were subjected to 25 participants with in-depth and semi-structured interviews (15 wives and 7 therapists and 3 officials dealing with family members of the substance abuser) and analysed using the qualitative approach of the conventional content analysis (Granheim's method). RESULTS Out of the results of the interviews, two main categories were extracted, including A) family psychological breakdown and B) Disadvantaged social status. The main category of family psychological breakdown including 5 subcategories: Psychological disadvantages, losing borders in the family, insecure space house for the family, turbulent family and Concern on spouses leaving. Category of disadvantaged social status is also including 3 subcategories: trying to preserve the family's image, social stigma, and social isolation of the family. CONCLUSION The families, especially the women with the substance abuser spouse, are severely vulnerable in various psychological and social dimensions. Therefore, the attention of the health cares to these families is important.
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- Jahangir Maghsoudi
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Department, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Nursing Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Wilson SR, Lubman DI, Rodda S, Manning V, Yap MBH. The impact of problematic substance use on partners’ interpersonal relationships: qualitative analysis of counselling transcripts from a national online service. DRUGS: EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND POLICY 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/09687637.2018.1472217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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- Samara R. Wilson
- School of Psychological Sciences, Monash Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neurosciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Box Hill, Australia
- Turning Point, Eastern Health, Richmond, Australia
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- Turning Point, Eastern Health, Richmond, Australia
- School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Box Hill, Australia
- Turning Point, Eastern Health, Richmond, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, Monash Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neurosciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
- School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Lima DJR, Sakiyama HMT, Padin MDFR, Canfield M, Bortolon CB, Mitsuhiro SS, Ramos Laranjeira R. Characteristics of Brazilian women affected by a substance misusing relative. J Addict Dis 2019; 37:146-150. [PMID: 31328679 DOI: 10.1080/10550887.2019.1637994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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As in many other health disorders, people who misuse substances tend to be assisted by female caregivers. Despite this, little is known about the characteristics of women affected by a substance misusing relative (SMR). Data from 2541 Brazilian female affected family members (AFM) were analyzed. The majority of participants were mothers, age 45 or above, in a relationship, responsible for the substance use treatment of the SMR, and were related to a male SMR. High levels of physical and psychological symptoms were associated with socioeconomic status, mothers, responsibility for the SMR's treatment, cocaine and crack-cocaine as substance of the preference of the SMR, and financial contraints as reasons for the delay to seeking help. Findings demonstrate the complex social systems associated with female AFMs and the need of gender sensitive approaches to address the AFM's coping responses to the substance misuse problem in the family.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Federal University São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.,National Institute of Public Policy for Alcohol and Other Drugs, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Psychology Department, Health Psychology Section, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, Federal University São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.,National Institute of Public Policy for Alcohol and Other Drugs, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Psychiatry, Federal University São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.,National Institute of Public Policy for Alcohol and Other Drugs, São Paulo, Brazil
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Wong JJ, Cucciare MA, Booth BM, Timko C. Predicting Substance Use Patterns Among Rural Adults: The Roles of Mothers, Fathers, and Parenthood. FAMILY PROCESS 2019; 58:431-445. [PMID: 29663337 PMCID: PMC6191389 DOI: 10.1111/famp.12362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This study examined the role of parenthood and parental influences on substance use patterns for 710 stimulant users age 18-61 living in the rural Midwest and Mid-south U.S. Longitudinal growth analyses showed that a maternal history of drug use was associated with increased baseline drug use severity, lesser declines in severity, and greater plateau of drug use severity over time. Parental conflict was associated with lesser declines in drug use severity, and drug use severity declined more steeply for participants who were themselves parents. Participants with two parents having a history of alcohol use had a greater baseline severity of alcohol use, with paternal history of drug use associated with lower baseline alcohol use severity. These findings demonstrate the importance of identifying parental influences in evaluating adult substance use, and point to the inclusion of parents in efforts to prevent and treat substance use disorders.
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- Jessie J. Wong
- Center for Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System
- Center on Health Policy/Center on Primary Care and Outcomes Research, Stanford University
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- Center for Mental Healthcare and Outcomes Research, Central Arkansas Veterans Affairs Healthcare System
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- VA South Central Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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- Center for Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine
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Randomized effectiveness trial of a parent and youth combined intervention on the substance use norms of Latino middle school students. J Subst Abuse Treat 2019; 97:75-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2018.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Revised: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Hayes ND, Bradshaw SD, Mullet N, Smith JA, Shumway SS. Exploring Family Member Influence on Change in Addiction Treatment, a Dyadic Analysis. ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT QUARTERLY 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/07347324.2018.1534534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Nicholas D. Hayes
- Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies Program, Department of Community, Family, & Addiction Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
- Couple, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Department of Community, Family, & Addiction Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies Program, Department of Community, Family, & Addiction Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- Couple, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Department of Community, Family, & Addiction Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- Couple, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Department of Community, Family, & Addiction Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies Program, Department of Community, Family, & Addiction Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
- Couple, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Department of Community, Family, & Addiction Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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Perumbilly SA, Melendez-Rhodes T, Anderson SA. Facilitators and Barriers in Treatment Seeking for Substance Use Disorders: Indian Clinical Perspectives. ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT QUARTERLY 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/07347324.2018.1530579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Sebastian A. Perumbilly
- Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Counselor Education and Family Therapy, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut, USA
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- Human Development and Family Studies, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
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Bartle-Haring S, Slesnick N, Murnan A. Benefits to Children Who Participate in Family Therapy with their Substance-Using Mother. JOURNAL OF MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPY 2018; 44:671-686. [PMID: 28950404 PMCID: PMC10134504 DOI: 10.1111/jmft.12280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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It is rare that family members other than the identified patient are followed over time in studies of therapy effectiveness. Family therapy is believed to be effective because it targets processes within the system that maintain symptoms. If these processes are changed, then all family members can benefit. Using a sample of 183 mother-child dyads from a study comparing family therapy for adult substance use versus an attention control, change in child's substance use (tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana) was estimated. Children who participated in family therapy with their mothers showed greater decreases in alcohol and tobacco use and were less likely to begin using compared to children whose mothers participated in the attention control condition.
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Pinedo M, Zemore S, Rogers S. Understanding barriers to specialty substance abuse treatment among Latinos. J Subst Abuse Treat 2018; 94:1-8. [PMID: 30243409 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2018.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2018] [Revised: 06/29/2018] [Accepted: 08/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND National studies have documented that Latinos are less likely to use specialty substance abuse treatment (e.g., rehabilitation programs, in/out-patient services) than other racial/ethnic groups. Disparities in treatment utilization are particularly pronounced between Latinos and Whites. Few national studies have explicitly examined barriers to treatment by race/ethnicity, and current results are inconclusive. The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of barriers to specialty substance abuse treatment among Latinos. METHODS In 2017-2018, in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with 54 White, Black, and Latino participants who met eligibility criteria for a recent substance use disorder. Participants were recruited via online ads and screened for eligibility through an online survey. Interview questions were grounded in the Theory of Planned Behavior (TBP): Participants were asked about treatment-related barriers in the domains of attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived control. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and coded by two independent coders. Barriers were compared across all interviews and by race/ethnicity. RESULTS Latinos were significantly more likely to report attitudinal and subjective norm barriers than their White and Black counterparts. Within the attitudes domain, results suggested that Latinos largely avoided specialty treatment due to barriers stemming from cultural factors, perceived treatment efficacy, recovery goals, and perceived treatment need. In the area of subjective norms, stigma and perceived lack of social support from family were more pervasive among Latinos' narratives. Lastly, in terms of perceived control, a minority of Latinos reported logistical barriers to treatment. CONCLUSION Specialty substance abuse treatment services have been found to be effective regardless of race/ethnicity. Understanding why Latinos use specialty treatment at low rates is key to reducing existing racial/ethnic disparities related to substance abuse. This study identified several malleable barriers that interventions can target to increase Latinos' utilization of treatment. These barriers may also be key to explaining Latino-White disparities in treatment utilization.
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- Miguel Pinedo
- The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, United States of America; Alcohol Research Group, United States of America.
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- The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, United States of America; Alcohol Research Group, United States of America.
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- The University of Texas at Austin, School of Public Health, United States of America.
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Şimşek M, Dinç M, Ögel K. Determinants of the addiction treatment drop-out rates in an addiction counseling centre: a cross-sectional study. PSYCHIAT CLIN PSYCH 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/24750573.2018.1505283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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- Melike Şimşek
- Turkish Green Crescent Counseling Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Psychology, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Department of Social Work, Health Sciences Institute, Istanbul Bilgi University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Faberman J, Provost SE, Weiss RD, Greenfield SF. Focus Group Study to Examine Content of Family Meetings in Short-term Substance Use Disorder Treatment. JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN THE ADDICTIONS 2018; 18:231-248. [PMID: 30505244 PMCID: PMC6261421 DOI: 10.1080/1533256x.2018.1488720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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This study explores the content family members find helpful in family meetings that occur while patients are in short-term treatment for substance use disorders. Three focus groups were conducted; two with 23 family members and one with 10 patients who were asked to identify those topics that are helpful or unhelpful for families with and without prior treatment experiences. Families identified education about substance use disorders and an overview of treatment options as useful for family members new to treatment, and an emphasis on response to relapse and family supports as important for those with prior treatment experiences.
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- Judith Faberman
- Clinical Director, Sunspire Health Spring Hill, Ashby, MA, USA
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- Sr. Clinical Project Manager, Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA, USA
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- Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Chief, Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA, USA
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- Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Chief Academic Officer, Chief, Division of Women's Health, Director, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Clinical and Health Services Research Program, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA, USA
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Edwards M, Best D, Irving J, Andersson C. Life in Recovery: A Families’ Perspective. ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT QUARTERLY 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/07347324.2018.1488553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Michael Edwards
- Department of Law & Criminology, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Law & Criminology, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Law & Criminology, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Law & Criminology, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Parks M, Anastasiadou D, Sánchez JC, Graell M, Sepulveda AR. Experience of caregiving and coping strategies in caregivers of adolescents with an eating disorder: A comparative study. Psychiatry Res 2018; 260:241-247. [PMID: 29220681 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2017.11.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2016] [Revised: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 11/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Caring for a relative with an eating disorder (ED) is associated with heightened psychological distress, which, according to a stress-coping model, may be influenced by coping and appraisal. However, limited quantitative studies have assessed coping in ED caregivers. This cross-sectional study aims to assess 1) the differences in coping between caregivers of three groups: patients with an ED, patients with a substance use disorder, and healthy teens, and 2) the patient and caregiver variables associated with coping and appraisal of the caregiving experience. A one-way MANOVA was significant for caregiver group for mothers, but not fathers. Mothers of both patient groups used more self-sufficient problem focused coping than mothers of healthy teens. Patient caregivers did not significantly differ from caregivers of healthy teens in their use of avoidance. Mothers used social support strategies more than fathers. A positive experience of caregiving was significantly associated with the use of approach-oriented coping in ED caregivers and a negative experience of caregiving was significantly associated with avoidance in ED mothers. Older ED caregivers were less likely to use avoidance. Future interventions could help ED caregivers to recognize their coping preferences and how to appropriately use these strategies when faced with illness-related stressors.
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- Melissa Parks
- Autonomous University of Madrid, Faculty of Psychology, Calle Ivan Pavlov 6, Ciudad Universitaria Cantoblanco Campus, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Faculty of Information and Communication Sciences, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Rambla del Poblenou 156, 08018 Barcelona, Spain
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- Proyecto Hombre - Programa Soporte, Calle Martin de los Heros, 68, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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- Child and Adolescent University Hospital "Niño Jesus," Eating Disorders Unit, Avenida de Menendez Pelayo 65, 28009 Madrid, Spain
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- Autonomous University of Madrid, Faculty of Psychology, Calle Ivan Pavlov 6, Ciudad Universitaria Cantoblanco Campus, 28049 Madrid, Spain.
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Kourgiantakis T, Ashcroft R. Family-focused practices in addictions: a scoping review protocol. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e019433. [PMID: 29331973 PMCID: PMC5781095 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2017] [Revised: 12/07/2017] [Accepted: 12/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Families are significantly impacted by addictions and family involvement in treatment can reduce the harms and can also improve treatment entry, treatment completion and treatment outcomes for the individual coping with an addiction. Although the benefits of family-focused practices in addictions have been documented, services continue to have an individual focus and research on this topic is also limited. The objective of this study is to map the extent, range and nature of evidence available examining family interventions in addictions and identify gaps to guide future research, policy and practice. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This is a scoping review using the five-stage framework developed by Arksey and O'Malley. We will include published and unpublished empirical studies focusing on any type of family interventions in addiction treatment between 2000 and the present in English or French. A reviewer will search for literature that meets the inclusion criteria through the following electronic databases: MEDLINE, PsycINFO and Social Services Abstracts. For a comprehensive search, we will also hand-search reference lists, web sites and key journals. Data will be charted and sorted using a thematic analysis approach. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This review will be the first to examine all forms of family-focused practices for both substance use and problem gambling treatment for adults. It will provide information about existing service provisions and gaps in practice. This review can be used to start moving towards the development of best practices for families in addiction treatment. The results will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed journal and at mental health and addiction conferences.
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- Toula Kourgiantakis
- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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George S, Boulay S, Jones H, Bartlett C, Farley T, Clarke C. Carers' clinics: support group for carers of heroin addicts. PSYCHIATRIC BULLETIN 2018. [DOI: 10.1192/pb.bp.108.023010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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SummaryHeroin addiction, being a chronic condition, can have a devastating impact on carers of addicts. However, the information and support needs of carers often go unrecognised and unaddressed. ‘Carers' clinics’ are one such information-sharing and support group for carers of heroin addicts. This simple yet innovative service provision has been enthusiastically recieved by carers and has been running effectively since April 2007. We believe this scheme can be replicated across other services.
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Velleman R, Templeton L. Understanding and modifying the impact of parents' substance
misuse on children. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1192/apt.bp.106.002386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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We outline the huge literature on the potentially negative impact on
children of growing up with a parent who has an alcohol or drug problem, the
risk factors that can exacerbate this effect, and resilience and the
protective factors that can reduce it. Clear ways that practitioners can
intervene to reduce risk and to increase resilience are discussed. All
practitioners have a responsibility to work in holistic ways if damage to
children and families is to be avoided, and we summarise the key common
skills needed to work with individuals (children as well as adults) and
families. The differences between a resilience and a deficit approach are
outlined.
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