| Prevalence and frequency of problems of concerned family members with a substance-using loved one. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 21219255 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Limited research has examined the prevalence and frequency of specific problems of concerned family members and significant others (CSOs) of alcohol- or substance-using individuals (SUIs). OBJECTIVES: We surveyed CSOs of SUIs to determine the prevalence and frequency of their problems and explored whether relationship to the SUI, gender of the CSO, or living arrangements altered problem prevalence and frequency. METHODS: Non-substance-using CSOs (n=110) completed the Significant Other Survey, which asks about problems in seven domains (emotional; family; relationship; financial; health; violence; legal). Problem outcomes were compared based on the CSO's relationship to the SUI (partner or spouse vs. parent), gender of the CSO (male vs. female), and living arrangements of the CSO and the SUI (residing together vs. residing apart). RESULTS: Problems were prevalent with at least two-thirds of the participants endorsing one or more problems in all but the legal domain. They also occurred frequently, with CSOs reporting problems on one-third to one-half of the past 30 days, in all but the violence and legal domains. Problems tended to be greater for CSOs who were partners, females, or living with the SUI. CONCLUSION: CSOs experience frequent problems in a wide range of life domains and the types of difficulties they experience appear to differ based on type of relationship, gender, and their living arrangement relative to the SUI. SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE: This investigation expands our understanding of the specific problems that CSOs face. The findings have important implications for treatment and health policy regarding these individuals. |
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Authors:
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Lois A Benishek; Kimberly C Kirby; Karen Leggett Dugosh |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural Date: 2011-01-11 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse Volume: 37 ISSN: 1097-9891 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-02-10 Completed Date: 2011-06-07 Revised Date: 2012-03-01 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7502510 Medline TA: Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 82-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © Informa Healthcare USA, Inc. |
Affiliation:
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Treatment Research Institute, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3414, USA. lbenishek@tresearch.org |
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Adult Alcoholism / economics, epidemiology* Data Collection Female Humans Male Middle Aged Parents / psychology* Prevalence Residence Characteristics Sex Factors Spouses / psychology* Substance-Related Disorders / economics, epidemiology* Violence / statistics & numerical data |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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DA12720/DA/NIDA NIH HHS; P50 DA027841-01/DA/NIDA NIH HHS |
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