Open AccessExamining Stressors and Available Parenting Resources for Opioid-Using Mothers: Qualitative Findings from an Inpatient Substance Use Treatment Program
Author(s) -
Angela D. Moreland,
Chelsey Hartley,
Sara delMas,
Aimee L. McRaeClark
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
community mental health journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.639
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1573-2789
pISSN - 0010-3853
DOI - 10.1007/s10597-019-00478-6
Subject(s) - stressor , opioid use disorder , substance use , psychiatry , medicine , psychological intervention , clinical psychology , population , substance abuse , opiate substitution treatment , health psychology , opioid , psychology , public health , buprenorphine , environmental health , nursing , receptor
Given the alarming opioid epidemic, high prevalence of parents involved in substance use treatment programs for opioid use disorder, and critical role that parenting stress plays on opioid use and relapse, the current study examines stressors experienced by mothers enrolled in substance use treatment. Specifically, interviews were conducted with mothers with opioid use disorder (OUD) enrolled in an inpatient substance use treatment program, to identify common themes and develop recommendations related to interventions targeting common stressors among this population. A significant number of parent-related, substance use-related, and other stressors were present prior to and during substance use treatment; with more stressors reported during treatment than prior to treatment. Mothers with OUD reported that they would be interested in receiving parenting services, but that relevant parenting resources were not offered during substance use treatment.