Journal of substance abuse treatment, Jan 25, 2015
Women with substance use disorders enter treatment with limited personal network resources and re... more Women with substance use disorders enter treatment with limited personal network resources and reduced recovery support. This study examined the impact of personal networks on substance use by 12months post treatment intake. Data were collected from 284 women who received substance abuse treatment. At 6month follow up, composition, support availability and structure of personal networks were examined. Substance use was measured by women's report of any use of alcohol or drugs. Hierarchical multivariate logistic regression was conducted to examine the contribution of personal network characteristics on substance use by 12months post treatment intake. Higher numbers of substance using alters (network members) and more densely connected networks at 6month follow-up were associated with an increased likelihood of substance use by 12months post treatment intake. A greater number of isolates in women's networks was associated with decreased odds of substance use. Women who did not...
This study examined the status of children and the types of support available from children as re... more This study examined the status of children and the types of support available from children as reported by women in substance abuse treatment. Findings indicate that children are viewed as sources of social support to women on treatment. Children were viewed as providing as much sobriety support to respondents as that provided by adult network members. In addition, both children living with the respondent and children in the care of others were viewed as providers of specific types of social support. Implications are drawn for practice and research.
Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services
ABSTRACT Describes support network characteristics and support resources from a clinical sample o... more ABSTRACT Describes support network characteristics and support resources from a clinical sample of 40 families enrolled in a family preservation program. Data were obtained by family workers during the 1st 2 wks of intervention. The 3 types of support (concrete assistance, emotional support, and information or advice) were perceived as being available from network members. Case vignettes illustrate the multiple uses to which this information was put. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services
In response to increased funding for programs to avoid unnecessary out-of-home placements, family... more In response to increased funding for programs to avoid unnecessary out-of-home placements, family preservation programs are being implemented by private and public agencies. The authors identify the organizational supports that are required to sustain family preservation programs over time. These supports include ongoing training, a broad view of supervisory responsibilities, and careful attention to maintaining relationships with referring and other agencies. Future issues facing family preservation programs also are discussed.
Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services
... Citation. Database: PsycINFO. [Journal Article]. The social network map: Assessing social sup... more ... Citation. Database: PsycINFO. [Journal Article]. The social network map: Assessing social support in clinical practice. ... The social network map takes into account both the structure and function of the client's personal social network using a circle mapping technique and a grid. ...
The purpose of this study is to examine the relative contribution and the relationships between f... more The purpose of this study is to examine the relative contribution and the relationships between formal (treatment related members) • informal (family members) concrete support and discharge disposition. A total of 172 women interviewed upon intake in one of 3 counties funded substance abuse treatment programs in Cleveland, Ohio. Hierarchical logistic regression was performed to assess the impact of formal concrete support and informal concrete support on the likelihood of a discharge disposition of completed treatment. Formal concrete support showed a statistically significant contribution to discharge disposition, while informal concrete support did not. Findings of this study highlight the importance of formal concrete support. Future research should continue to expand our knowledge of how support from formal treatment services interacts with support from informal (family) networks.
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Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation, May 10, 2016
Historically, recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) has focused exclusively on the use or n... more Historically, recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) has focused exclusively on the use or non-use of the addictive substance(s). More recently, SAMSHA [1] has defined recovery in a more holistic way, using quality of life (QoL) as a measure of recovery for individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. However, little is known about the myriad experiences that inform and affect QoL for individuals with substance use disorders. Using an attachment informed stress-buffering framework, the purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of parental warmth and recovery support to QoL among women in substance abuse treatment. Linear regression and bootstrapping were used to examine direct and mediated effects of parental warmth and recovery support on QoL among 318 women recruited from three inner-city women-only addiction treatment programs. Relationships were assessed across three domains of quality of life: physical, psychological, and social. Parental warmth ...
Social Work Practice with Families and Children, 2002
... Lenora Kola Case Western ... Acknowledgments xv Finally, in addition to the acknowledgments... more ... Lenora Kola Case Western ... Acknowledgments xv Finally, in addition to the acknowledgments noted in subsequent chap-ters, we thank the following for providing us with examples of innovative programs: Anna Maria Olezza, coordinator of the Bilingual/Bicultural De ...
Based on a review of current economic, political, social, and professional trends, the authors pr... more Based on a review of current economic, political, social, and professional trends, the authors propose recommendations for child welfare education and training. Future partnerships between child welfare agencies and schools of social work will need to incorporate cross-system collaboration, multiculturalism, and family-centered approaches with a broader conceptualization of child well-being.
ABSTRACT Purpose Few studies have examined social network resources of women with substance use d... more ABSTRACT Purpose Few studies have examined social network resources of women with substance use disorders, with even fewer studies exploring the non-supportive network members that make recovery more difficult. This study sought to understand how women in substance abuse treatment describe their network members' support and non-support for recovery. Typically social support is viewed as consisting of emotional, tangible and informational support. Our study aimed to further social support research by building understanding of how social support is defined and viewed from the perspective of women in treatment. Further specificity can help treatment programs design and match network interventions to sustain recovery. Methods As part of a larger NIDA funded study, eighty-six women, predominantly African American (81%), were recruited from residential (n=41) and outpatient (n=45) treatment programs. Mean age was 33.9 years. 45% had a high school diploma. Utilizing the Computerized Diagnostic Interview Schedule, we found that 56% of the women had co-existing substance use and mental disorders. Social network measures included structure, types of support provided and network functioning. Women responded to open-ended questions regarding both positive and negative aspects of their support network. Responses were transcribed and entered into Atlas Ti. Analysis was guided by grounded theory methodology using three coders. Results Many network members are described as both helpful and harmful to recovery at the same time. For example, network members both took care of children while mothers used and helped care for children while mothers attended treatment programs. Further, offering a place to stay was perceived as something that may help get someone off the streets or give them a place to use. Moms and boyfriends who still use substances were often described as supportive, even though these network members may have introduced the women to drugs. Emotional support was frequently described as talking to me, being there for me, does for and with me and makes sure I do what I need to do. Women commented on the importance of network members who were happy they were in treatment, proud of them or who wanted them to get better. Several forms of tangible support while in treatment are notable: help with kids, brings me things, place to live and money to help. Responses also focus on informational and cognitive support, including advice giving, criticism, teaching, and educating. Nearly all women describe networks which contain features harmful to recovery: still uses, having a place to use, money to use and child care to use. Conclusions and Implications These findings highlight the positive and negative aspects of networks of women in treatment and the potential roles network members can play in recovery. Practitioners need to be aware that substance abusing women are often embedded in networks that help and harm at the same time. Reducing contact with network members, even substance users, is viewed as difficult to achieve in the context of recovery. The role of professionals in helping women re-build supportive networks will be discussed.
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1300 J067v07n02_04, Oct 18, 2008
ABSTRACT This paper describes a soical network mapping exercise designed to teach social work stu... more ABSTRACT This paper describes a soical network mapping exercise designed to teach social work students how to assess a client's social support network. Through this experiential exercise, students gain knowledge about the nature and functions of social networks, types of social support, and relevant factors to be considered in conducting social support assessments.
Journal of substance abuse treatment, Jan 25, 2015
Women with substance use disorders enter treatment with limited personal network resources and re... more Women with substance use disorders enter treatment with limited personal network resources and reduced recovery support. This study examined the impact of personal networks on substance use by 12months post treatment intake. Data were collected from 284 women who received substance abuse treatment. At 6month follow up, composition, support availability and structure of personal networks were examined. Substance use was measured by women's report of any use of alcohol or drugs. Hierarchical multivariate logistic regression was conducted to examine the contribution of personal network characteristics on substance use by 12months post treatment intake. Higher numbers of substance using alters (network members) and more densely connected networks at 6month follow-up were associated with an increased likelihood of substance use by 12months post treatment intake. A greater number of isolates in women's networks was associated with decreased odds of substance use. Women who did not...
This study examined the status of children and the types of support available from children as re... more This study examined the status of children and the types of support available from children as reported by women in substance abuse treatment. Findings indicate that children are viewed as sources of social support to women on treatment. Children were viewed as providing as much sobriety support to respondents as that provided by adult network members. In addition, both children living with the respondent and children in the care of others were viewed as providers of specific types of social support. Implications are drawn for practice and research.
Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services
ABSTRACT Describes support network characteristics and support resources from a clinical sample o... more ABSTRACT Describes support network characteristics and support resources from a clinical sample of 40 families enrolled in a family preservation program. Data were obtained by family workers during the 1st 2 wks of intervention. The 3 types of support (concrete assistance, emotional support, and information or advice) were perceived as being available from network members. Case vignettes illustrate the multiple uses to which this information was put. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services
In response to increased funding for programs to avoid unnecessary out-of-home placements, family... more In response to increased funding for programs to avoid unnecessary out-of-home placements, family preservation programs are being implemented by private and public agencies. The authors identify the organizational supports that are required to sustain family preservation programs over time. These supports include ongoing training, a broad view of supervisory responsibilities, and careful attention to maintaining relationships with referring and other agencies. Future issues facing family preservation programs also are discussed.
Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services
... Citation. Database: PsycINFO. [Journal Article]. The social network map: Assessing social sup... more ... Citation. Database: PsycINFO. [Journal Article]. The social network map: Assessing social support in clinical practice. ... The social network map takes into account both the structure and function of the client's personal social network using a circle mapping technique and a grid. ...
The purpose of this study is to examine the relative contribution and the relationships between f... more The purpose of this study is to examine the relative contribution and the relationships between formal (treatment related members) • informal (family members) concrete support and discharge disposition. A total of 172 women interviewed upon intake in one of 3 counties funded substance abuse treatment programs in Cleveland, Ohio. Hierarchical logistic regression was performed to assess the impact of formal concrete support and informal concrete support on the likelihood of a discharge disposition of completed treatment. Formal concrete support showed a statistically significant contribution to discharge disposition, while informal concrete support did not. Findings of this study highlight the importance of formal concrete support. Future research should continue to expand our knowledge of how support from formal treatment services interacts with support from informal (family) networks.
APA PsycNET Our Apologies! - The following features are not available with your current Browser c... more APA PsycNET Our Apologies! - The following features are not available with your current Browser configuration. - alerts user that their session is about to expire - display, print, save, export, and email selected records - get My ...
Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation, May 10, 2016
Historically, recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) has focused exclusively on the use or n... more Historically, recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) has focused exclusively on the use or non-use of the addictive substance(s). More recently, SAMSHA [1] has defined recovery in a more holistic way, using quality of life (QoL) as a measure of recovery for individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. However, little is known about the myriad experiences that inform and affect QoL for individuals with substance use disorders. Using an attachment informed stress-buffering framework, the purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of parental warmth and recovery support to QoL among women in substance abuse treatment. Linear regression and bootstrapping were used to examine direct and mediated effects of parental warmth and recovery support on QoL among 318 women recruited from three inner-city women-only addiction treatment programs. Relationships were assessed across three domains of quality of life: physical, psychological, and social. Parental warmth ...
Social Work Practice with Families and Children, 2002
... Lenora Kola Case Western ... Acknowledgments xv Finally, in addition to the acknowledgments... more ... Lenora Kola Case Western ... Acknowledgments xv Finally, in addition to the acknowledgments noted in subsequent chap-ters, we thank the following for providing us with examples of innovative programs: Anna Maria Olezza, coordinator of the Bilingual/Bicultural De ...
Based on a review of current economic, political, social, and professional trends, the authors pr... more Based on a review of current economic, political, social, and professional trends, the authors propose recommendations for child welfare education and training. Future partnerships between child welfare agencies and schools of social work will need to incorporate cross-system collaboration, multiculturalism, and family-centered approaches with a broader conceptualization of child well-being.
ABSTRACT Purpose Few studies have examined social network resources of women with substance use d... more ABSTRACT Purpose Few studies have examined social network resources of women with substance use disorders, with even fewer studies exploring the non-supportive network members that make recovery more difficult. This study sought to understand how women in substance abuse treatment describe their network members' support and non-support for recovery. Typically social support is viewed as consisting of emotional, tangible and informational support. Our study aimed to further social support research by building understanding of how social support is defined and viewed from the perspective of women in treatment. Further specificity can help treatment programs design and match network interventions to sustain recovery. Methods As part of a larger NIDA funded study, eighty-six women, predominantly African American (81%), were recruited from residential (n=41) and outpatient (n=45) treatment programs. Mean age was 33.9 years. 45% had a high school diploma. Utilizing the Computerized Diagnostic Interview Schedule, we found that 56% of the women had co-existing substance use and mental disorders. Social network measures included structure, types of support provided and network functioning. Women responded to open-ended questions regarding both positive and negative aspects of their support network. Responses were transcribed and entered into Atlas Ti. Analysis was guided by grounded theory methodology using three coders. Results Many network members are described as both helpful and harmful to recovery at the same time. For example, network members both took care of children while mothers used and helped care for children while mothers attended treatment programs. Further, offering a place to stay was perceived as something that may help get someone off the streets or give them a place to use. Moms and boyfriends who still use substances were often described as supportive, even though these network members may have introduced the women to drugs. Emotional support was frequently described as talking to me, being there for me, does for and with me and makes sure I do what I need to do. Women commented on the importance of network members who were happy they were in treatment, proud of them or who wanted them to get better. Several forms of tangible support while in treatment are notable: help with kids, brings me things, place to live and money to help. Responses also focus on informational and cognitive support, including advice giving, criticism, teaching, and educating. Nearly all women describe networks which contain features harmful to recovery: still uses, having a place to use, money to use and child care to use. Conclusions and Implications These findings highlight the positive and negative aspects of networks of women in treatment and the potential roles network members can play in recovery. Practitioners need to be aware that substance abusing women are often embedded in networks that help and harm at the same time. Reducing contact with network members, even substance users, is viewed as difficult to achieve in the context of recovery. The role of professionals in helping women re-build supportive networks will be discussed.
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1300 J067v07n02_04, Oct 18, 2008
ABSTRACT This paper describes a soical network mapping exercise designed to teach social work stu... more ABSTRACT This paper describes a soical network mapping exercise designed to teach social work students how to assess a client's social support network. Through this experiential exercise, students gain knowledge about the nature and functions of social networks, types of social support, and relevant factors to be considered in conducting social support assessments.
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