Mothers in Substance Abuse Recovery: Perspectives on Motivators, Challenges and Family Involvement
Natalia A Villegas1, Shonaly M Chodhury1, Victoria B Mitrani1
1School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Miami, USA.
International Journal of High Risk Behaviors & Addiction
|March 16, 2019
Summary
Mothers in substance abuse treatment find family involvement crucial for recovery. Integrating families into treatment can improve outcomes for both mothers and children.
Area of Science:
- Addiction Medicine
- Maternal Health
- Family Therapy
Background:
- Substance abuse significantly impacts childbearing-aged women and their children.
- Maternal substance abuse and recovery are influenced by children's presence and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore recovery motivators and challenges for mothers in substance abuse treatment.
- To understand mothers' attitudes towards family involvement in their treatment.
- To identify preferences for family-based interventions in substance abuse recovery.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study with 13 mothers in substance abuse treatment.
- In-depth interviews exploring recovery motivators, challenges, and family involvement.
- Focus on perspectives of women currently or recently in treatment.
Main Results:
- Family plays a vital role in maternal recovery from substance abuse.
- Mothers are receptive to incorporating family into their recovery process.
- Positive attitudes towards family therapy, anticipating benefits for recovery and family relationships.
Conclusions:
- Findings support the development of family-based aftercare interventions for women in substance abuse treatment.
- Family involvement can enhance recovery outcomes for mothers and their children.
- Family-centered approaches are promising for improving substance abuse treatment efficacy.
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