Abstract
Substance use disorder is a national epidemic and serious public health concern. The opioid epidemic is a complex problem that involves many stakeholders including the primary family member. The purpose of this study is to explore lived experience of a family member dealing with an individual with substance use disorder.
Sigma Membership
Beta Sigma
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Opioid Addictions, Substance Use Disorder, Treatment
Recommended Citation
Adam, Marianne and Kitt-Lewis, Erin, "The lived experience of family member dealing with an opioid addicted loved one" (2019). Convention. 154.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/154
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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The lived experience of family member dealing with an opioid addicted loved one
Washington, DC, USA
Substance use disorder is a national epidemic and serious public health concern. The opioid epidemic is a complex problem that involves many stakeholders including the primary family member. The purpose of this study is to explore lived experience of a family member dealing with an individual with substance use disorder.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.