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Area of Science:

  • Family dynamics and mental health
  • Qualitative research methodologies
  • Sociology of health and illness

Background:

  • Substance use disorder (SUD) significantly impacts family units, with mothers often providing care in the absence of formal support.
  • Despite positive outcomes of family involvement in SUD treatment, mothers face stigma within healthcare systems, being blamed for family dysfunction.
  • Limited research exists on the specific experiences and challenges faced by mothers caring for adult children with SUD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experiences of mothers caring for adult children with substance use disorder (SUD).
  • To understand the unique challenges and perspectives of mothers in the context of their child's SUD.
  • To inform service provision and healthcare approaches for families affected by SUD.

Main Methods:

  • Interpretive descriptive qualitative research design.
  • Guided by critical feminist theory to analyze patterns in mothers' experiences.
  • Focus on identifying practical relevance for service provision.

Main Results:

  • Mothers reported experiences of longing for wellness, identity as a loving mother, loss, and anticipatory grief.
  • Key findings include experiences of shame, blame, and exclusion from healthcare services.
  • Mothers expressed feeling stigmatized, particularly when blamed for their child's SUD.

Conclusions:

  • Advocates for family-centered care approaches that prioritize mothers' standpoints and experiences.
  • Recommends changes in service provision to better support mothers of adult children with SUD.
  • Emphasizes the need to address stigma and exclusion faced by mothers in healthcare settings.