Father Absence: Exploring the Experiences of Young People in Regional Western Australia

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 170-176
Author(s):  
Janette Kostos ◽  
Catherine Flynn
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Young People ◽  
Western Australia ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Father Absence ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
School Misconduct ◽  
Participation In Research

This article describes the experiences of four young people aged 18 to 25 years whose fathers were absent during their adolescent years. The study, located in regional Western Australia, sought to investigate how young people experience father absence, their needs and preferences in regard to any help seeking, and their evaluation of the effectiveness of supports used. Participants were found to share a combination of risk factors which were linked to negative psychosocial outcomes. Problems identified by young people included no one to talk to about problems and a lack of available services. Participants disclosed involvement in substance use, school misconduct and anti-social behaviour, and all reported early home leaving. Male and female participants reported using similar coping styles and a hierarchy of preference in help-seeking was found with friends and family preferred over counselling. Counselling was considered helpful when offered online or via drop-in services not requiring an appointment. Ethical constraints, however, were found to limit young people's participation in research.

scholarly journals Risk factors for substances use and misuse among young people in France: What can we learn from the Substance Use Risk Profile Scale?

2016 ◽  
Vol 163 ◽  
pp. 84-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Ali ◽  
A. Carré ◽  
C. Hassler ◽  
S. Spilka ◽  
A. Vanier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Young People ◽  
Risk Profile

scholarly journals Risk Factors for Overdose in Young People Who Received Substance Use Disorder Treatment

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 382-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy M. Yule ◽  
Nicholas W. Carrellas ◽  
Maura DiSalvo ◽  
Rachael M. Lyons ◽  
James W. McKowen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Young People ◽  
Substance Use Disorder ◽  
Substance Use Disorder Treatment ◽  
Disorder Treatment

scholarly journals RISK FACTORS FOR DEVELOPING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE DEPENDENT ON SUBSTANCE USE BEHAVIOR

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 284
Author(s):  
Tetiana Liakh ◽  
Tetiana Spirina ◽  
Alona Popova
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Young People ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Expert Interviews ◽  
Psychoactive Substances ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Dependent Behavior ◽  
Use Behavior

A pivotal feature of the vulnerability of families, in which there are persons who use psychoactive substances, is that such persons develop dependent behavior. It leads to serious violations of physical and mental health, loss of social contacts, etc. The roots of the addictive mechanisms of any addition should be sought in the childhood, in the peculiarities of upbringing, in the behavior of parents or one of them. The purpose of this article is to determine and substantiate the risk factors for the formation of addictive behavior in children and young people from the use of psychoactive substances. The results of the expert survey authors have joined a group of risk factors for developing children and young dependent behavior of the use of a couple of groups of "biological factors", "psychological factors", "family", "impact of peers", "impact of educational institution", "social influence" as well as proposed protective mechanisms for each of the groups. The study brings results of our own research in this area. A well-founded theory served as the basis for collecting data both at the theoretical level and at the level of processing the results of expert interviews. Determined by expert interviews risk factors for developing children and young people dependent on substance use behavior made it possible to develop a model needs assessment and decision on the future of social work with people who use psychoactive substances and their families.

Risk factors associated with substance use

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariel M. Barber ◽  
Alexandra Crouch ◽  
Stephen Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Factors Associated

Predicting attrition in long-term residential substance use disorder treatment: A modifiable risk factors perspective.

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 472-482
Author(s):  
Danielle E. Baker ◽  
Keith A. Edmonds ◽  
Maegan L. Calvert ◽  
Sarah M. Sanders ◽  
Ana J. Bridges ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Substance Use Disorder ◽  
Modifiable Risk Factors ◽  
Substance Use Disorder Treatment ◽  
Disorder Treatment

Suicidality and Treatment Experience Among Young People Who Inject Drugs

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Ellen Mackesy-Amiti ◽  
Lawrence J. Ouellet
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Young People ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Treatment ◽  
People Who Inject Drugs ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Psychiatric Research ◽  
Health Treatment ◽  
The Past

Background. We examined correlates of past year suicidal thoughts and behavior (STB) and described past year treatment experiences among young people who inject drugs (PWID). Methods. Participants were 570 adults (18-25 years) who injected primarily heroin. Interviews were conducted at field stations operated by Community Outreach Intervention Projects in Chicago, Illinois (USA). Interviewers administered the Psychiatric Research Instrument for Substance and Mental Disorders. Substance use and mental disorders were based on DSM-IV diagnostic criteria. Past year STB was based on multiple questions. Results. Sixteen percent of men and 25% of women reported STB in the past year. In multivariable analysis, STB was associated with non-heterosexual orientation, foster care, and being raised by two parents. Primary major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, other anxiety disorders, and borderline personality disorder had independent effects on suicidality. Among those reporting past year STB (n=111), 83% ever received mental health treatment, while 44% did so in the past year. While 24% of respondents indicated that at least one treatment matched their needs very well, 30% reported treatment that did not match their needs at all. The most common reason for ending treatment was program completion (about 50%) while getting better was endorsed by about 25%. Nearly half reported ending treatment due to a bad experience, logistical issues, or expense. Conclusions. Young PWID are at high risk for suicidal behavior and their mental health treatment experiences often do not meet their needs. There is a pressing need for more integrated substance use and mental health treatment.

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