Showing papers in "Journal of Social Work Practice in The Addictions in 2021"
TL;DR: In this paper, a scoping review mapped empirical studies on family interventions in addictions and selected 95 studies from a broad range of domains. But they focused on substance use and problem gambling treatment.
Abstract: Family-focused practices are a critical part of substance use and problem gambling treatment. This scoping review mapped empirical studies on family interventions in addictions and we selected 95 a...
12 citations
TL;DR: Stigma remains a problem for people with substance use issues, resulting in serious consequences to their wellbeing as mentioned in this paper, and significant attention has focused on mental health stigma, but less consideratio...
Abstract: Stigma remains a problem for people with substance use issues, resulting in serious consequences to their wellbeing. Significant attention has focused on mental health stigma, but less consideratio...
6 citations
TL;DR: The authors found that health professionals often express negative attitudes toward people who abuse substances, which is a common phenomenon in social work practice, yet research has indicated that empathy is a critical component of social work practices.
Abstract: Empathy is a critical component of social work practice, yet research has indicated that health professionals often express negative attitudes toward people who abuse substances. The current study ...
5 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the prevalence of internet addiction among youth in Ethiopia and found that internet addiction has become a behavioral problem globally, especially among youth, and whether this phenomenon is a concern.
Abstract: Internet addiction has become a behavioral problem globally, especially among youth. Whether this phenomenon is a concern has not been assessed in Ethiopia. This study investigated the prevalence o...
4 citations
TL;DR: A plethora of quantitative quasi-experimental, experimental, and meta-analytic studies have demonstrated their effectiveness in the criminal justice system for over 30 years as mentioned in this paper, including drug courts.
Abstract: Drug courts have been part of the criminal justice system for over 30 years. A plethora of quantitative quasi-experimental, experimental, and meta-analytic studies have demonstrated their effective...
4 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the underlying mechanisms of drop out in residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment were investigated from the users' perspective to identify what impacts their drop-out.
Abstract: The underlying mechanisms of drop out in residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment were investigated from the users’ perspective to identify what impacts their drop-out. A survey-based des...
4 citations
TL;DR: Focused attention on opioid-preferring participants is necessary in order to increase program completion rates and address individualized risks/needs as well as to provide more effective services to such individuals.
Abstract: Drug courts are a community-based rehabilitation program for individuals with substance use and criminal justice system involvement. Building on preliminary research with this Kentucky Specialty Co...
4 citations
TL;DR: The authors explored the impact of the Hispanic cultural value of familismo (a focus on, and passionate commitment to, one's family) on the injection heroin use patterns of a cohort of aging Mexican men.
Abstract: This study explored the impact of the Hispanic cultural value of familismo (a focus on, and passionate commitment to, one’s family) on the injection heroin use patterns of a cohort of aging Mexican...
3 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the findings of a scoping review of the literaturatural literature on driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs, which is a serious health and social issue and leading cause of death and disability.
Abstract: Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs is a serious health and social issue and a leading cause of death and disability. We present the findings of a scoping review of the literatur...
3 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a long-standing concern with alcohol being the most widely abused substance by American adolescents (NIAAA, 2020) is discussed. And adolescents psychological and emotional developmen...
Abstract: Substance use and adolescence is a long-standing concern with alcohol being the most widely abused substance by American adolescents (NIAAA, 2020). Adolescent psychological and emotional developmen...
3 citations
TL;DR: The dominant U.S. narrative regarding substance use and users is characterized by themes of moral weakness, criminality, and interdiction, which is at odds both with the cause of social justice and...
Abstract: The dominant U.S. narrative regarding substance use and users is characterized by themes of moral weakness, criminality, and interdiction. This is at odds both with the cause of social justice and ...
TL;DR: Women engaged in street-level prostitution report high treatment recidivism rates and worse substance use treatment outcomes compared to other treatment-seeking women, and few efforts are made to address these problems.
Abstract: Women engaged in street-level prostitution (SLP) report high treatment recidivism rates and worse substance use treatment outcomes compared to other treatment-seeking women. Even so, few efforts ha...
TL;DR: The increasing popularity of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and the relationship of adolescent ENDS use to tobacco consumption in adulthood underscore the importance of effective preve....
Abstract: The increasing popularity of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and the relationship of adolescent ENDS use to tobacco consumption in adulthood underscore the importance of effective preve...
TL;DR: While negative attitudes within the social work community toward clients struggling with addiction may not be ubiquitous, there is evidence that such attitudes remain problematic as mentioned in this paper, while negative attitudes among social workers remain problematic.
Abstract: While negative attitudes within the social work community toward clients struggling with addiction may not be ubiquitous, there is evidence that such attitudes remain problematic. Interestingly, th...
TL;DR: This study aimed to identify settings of nonfatal opioid overdose and their individual and community level predictors, demonstrating the need for comprehensive, yet tailored and localized approaches to overdose prevention.
Abstract: The opioid crisis has resulted in unprecedented rates of overdose, yet much remains unknown about the locational and contextual attributes of overdose events This study aimed to identify settings
TL;DR: Overall suggest that BAI are effective in reducing alcohol consumption in the older-adult population and additional evidence is needed to further knowledge consistent with recent initiatives that promote healthy aging.
Abstract: The current systematic review analyzed empirical studies examining the effectiveness of brief alcohol interventions (BAI) for at-risk older adults. The authors independently reviewed the literature...
TL;DR: In this paper, the scope of existing knowledge in this area has not been mapped, and they conducted a scope-based review of articles (n=1188) describing vari...
Abstract: Parental opioid use may negatively affect child health. However, the scope of existing knowledge in this area has not been mapped. We conducted a scoping review of articles (N=1188) describing vari...
TL;DR: In this paper, cultural interventions that reflect the history and traditions of Native Hawaiians in therapeutic settings are not a mainstay of standard addiction treatment, and they attempt to address the dispropor...
Abstract: Cultural interventions that reflect the history and traditions of Native Hawaiians in therapeutic settings are not a mainstay of standard addiction treatment. In an attempt to address the dispropor...
TL;DR: In this article, an exploration of Recovery Dharma (RD), an emerging Buddhist-based mutual help organization (MHO) for supporting recovery from addiction, is presented, where the authors outline the history and history of the organization.
Abstract: The present study is an exploration of Recovery Dharma (RD), an emerging Buddhist-based mutual help organization (MHO) for supporting recovery from addiction. In this article, we outline the histor...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors aim to understand the relationship between legal mandated substance use treatment and social policy, and further research aimed at understanding this relationship is important for developing and informing social policy.
Abstract: Legally mandated substance use treatment is prevalent but controversial and further research aimed at understanding this relationship is important for developing and informing social policy, social...
TL;DR: Given the co-occurrence of substance use disorder (SUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder, existing SUD treatment programs are integrating the treatment of psychological trauma into their programmi...
Abstract: Given the co-occurrence of substance use disorder (SUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder, existing SUD treatment programs are integrating the treatment of psychological trauma into their programmi...
TL;DR: The authors examined the unique effects of foster care experiences on marijuana use in a youth using drugs in transition to adulthood, and found that transitioning to adulthood may be more challenging, and lead to greater negative outcomes, when a youth uses drugs.
Abstract: Transitioning to adulthood may be more challenging, and lead to greater negative outcomes, when a youth uses drugs. This study examined the unique effects of foster care experiences on marijuana us...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors recruited 10 first-time Oxford House residents to participate in semi-structured interviews to explore their needs and factors affecting their length of stay, and found that their needs were similar to ours.
Abstract: The current qualitative study recruited 10 first-time Oxford House residents to participate in semi-structured interviews to explore their needs and factors affecting their length of stay. Intervie...
TL;DR: Drug courts are an alternative to incarceration for individuals who have substance use disorders and nonviolent arrests as discussed by the authors, and these programs can be an avenue to recovery for those who have opioid us...
Abstract: Drug courts are an alternative to incarceration for individuals who have substance use disorders and nonviolent arrests, and these programs can be an avenue to recovery for those who have opioid us...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined whether developmental theories account for elevated use among emerging adults across the United States, and found that emerging adults experience high rates of substance use and disordered use.
Abstract: Emerging adults (EAs; 18 to 29 year olds) experience high rates of substance use and disordered use. Few studies examine whether developmental theories account for elevated use among EAs across the...
TL;DR: This study conceptualized recovery capital to include Alcoholic Anonymous, spirituality, social support, and physical capital, and reviewed these factors through a historical and empirical discussion of Alcoholics Anonymous and treatment effectiveness.
Abstract: People recovering from substance use disorders have a variety of options from which to choose to help them achieve their goal of sobriety. Often, they seek the assistance of peer- run 12-step progr...
TL;DR: In this paper, the intersectionality of gender, age, mental health, and physical health on sober living outcomes can inform service provision and improve results, and they extracted data from administrativ...
Abstract: Studies of the intersectionality of gender, age, mental health, and physical health on sober living outcomes can inform service provision and improve results. Data were extracted from administrativ...
TL;DR: The authors examined the moral functioning of drug users compared to non-drug users and found that powerlessness lies in devalued self-images of users, and that self-reported self-report...
Abstract: Powerlessness resides in devalued self-images of drug users. This study, drawing on social and moral psychology, examined the moral functioning of drug users compared to non-drug users. Self-report...
TL;DR: This study explored school-based health center (SBHC) providers’ attitudes, perceptions, and practice of upstream and downstream strategies to prevent opioid misuse with a focus on Screening, Brief...
Abstract: This study explored school-based health center (SBHC) providers’ attitudes, perceptions, and practice of upstream and downstream strategies to prevent opioid misuse with a focus on Screening, Brief...
TL;DR: An expanded Hub-and-Spoke ecosystem that consists of six major components, including prevention, treatment, harm reduction interventions, grief therapy, a health information technology system, and an overarching research and evaluation structure to support successful implementation of the ecosystem is proposed.
Abstract: Opioid use and overdose deaths have reached epidemic proportions in the U.S. Despite the opioid epidemic being broad, pervasive and multi-faceted, it has been addressed with a disaggregated acute c...