Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 23, 2026

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
Published on: January 12, 2018
Culturally appropriate substance abuse treatment for parenting African American women
1Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, USA. lewis@tc.columbia.edu
Abstract:
Culturally appropriate strategies have been deemed necessary for the treatment of substance abuse among African American women. This qualitative study was conducted utilizing a grounded theory methodology within a womanist theoretical framework to explore the process by which parenting African American women participate in formal substance abuse treatment programs. Study findings yielded significant insights into this process and support the notion that culturally appropriate frameworks are necessary to help substance-abusing African American women enter into treatment programs and remain in recovery. In addition, specific interventions for treating substance-abusing African American women within a culturally relevant framework are discussed.
Related Concept Videos
Parenting Styles
Authoritarian Parenting
This style is strict and controlling, with little room for open dialogue. Authoritarian parents demand obedience and often enforce rules with minimal warmth. Children raised this way may lack social skills and initiative, usually comparing themselves to others unfavorably.
Authoritative Parenting
This...
Drug Abuse and Addiction: Pharmacological Phenomena
Substance Use Disorders Affecting Sleep
Understanding the concepts of physical dependence,...
Drug Therapy
Antianxiety Medications
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Diagnostic Criteria and Symptoms
To diagnose ADHD, symptoms must manifest before age 12 and be evident across multiple settings.
Community Based Intervention
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
