Title
Social Support: A Mixed Blessing for Women in Substance Abuse Treatment
Department/School
Social Work
Date of this version
2010
Document Type
Article
Keywords
social networks, social support, substance abuse, substance use disorders, women
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/1533256X.2010.500970
Abstract
Using a personal social network framework, this qualitative study sought to understand how women in substance abuse treatment describe their network members' supportive and unsupportive behaviors related to recovery. Eighty-six women were interviewed from residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment programs. Positive and negative aspects of women's social networks were assessed via open-ended questions. Analysis was guided by grounded theory techniques using 3 coders. The findings extend classic social support concepts such as emotional, tangible, and informational support. Practice implications are presented in light of the potential roles network members may play in substance use and recovery.
Volume
10
Issue
3
Published in
Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions
Citation/Other Information
Tracy, E. M., Munson, M. R., Peterson, L. T., & Floersch, J. E. (2010). Social support: A mixed blessing for women in substance abuse treatment. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 10(3), 257-282. https://doi.org/10.1080/1533256X.2010.500970