ArticleAlcoholism, clinical and experimental research2019
Functioning of Concerned Others When Adults Enter Treatment for an Alcohol Use Disorder.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Predictors of concerned others' mental health and quality of life over 12 months following adults' entry into treatment for an alcohol use disorder.Journal of substance use and addiction treatment · 2024Trial
- Al-Anon Intensive Referral (AIR): A qualitative formative evaluation for implementation.Journal of substance abuse treatment · 2022Trial
- A Scoping Review of Interventions and Available Programs for Justice-Involved Women with Substance Use Disorders.Current psychiatry reports · 2026Article
- Exploring sleep-related problems among concerned others of individuals with mental health problems and/or problematic substance use: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Patient-Concerned Other Dyads' 12-Step Involvement and Patients' Substance Use: A Latent Class Growth Model Analysis.Journal of studies on alcohol and drugs · 2023Article
- How concerned significant others experience Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) - a qualitative study.BMC family practice · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundPoor functioning among Concerned Others (COs; family and friends of an individual with an alcohol or other substance use disorder) is a significant public health problem. The purpose of this study was to inform interventions for COs by examining potential correlates of 3 aspects of functioning: quality of life, mental health, and knowledge of how to handle problems related to their drinker.
methodsThis study collected data from 277 COs when their friend or family member (their "drinker") was entering treatment for an alcohol use disorder. Potential correlates were the drinker's substance use severity, the CO-drinker relationship and communication, and COs' coping and perceived stigma related to involvement with their drinker.
resultsIn a summary analysis, only stressors in the CO-drinker relationship (the drinker's criticism, disagreement, anger, and demands) were consistently associated with poorer functioning as indicated by COs' poorer quality of life and mental health. In contrast, only COs' use of approach coping was associated with COs' knowing how to handle problems related to the drinker.
conclusionsBecause reducing both relationship stressors and the link between stressors and poor functioning can be achieved through CO and drinker education and intervention, these findings inform how to effectively support COs' goals for better functioning.
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