Research Corner
We often discuss the idea of “science and kindness” because we know that research can tell us how real families have been able to help their loved one and find lasting change. But we know that the “science” part of all this can be tricky. How do you begin to understand the research around substance use and change (without spending years learning how)?
Well, we know how tedious these articles can be…so we broke them down for you! Here, you will find summaries of studies and journal articles that are relevant to our work. For each one, we provide a brief overview and some interesting takeaways, as well as a link to the original article (when possible).
Experiences of stigmatization lead to poorer health outcomes in people struggling with substance use—internalized and societal stigma can worsen health issues and decrease the likelihood that someone will seek help. This article highlights the positive impact that shifts in language can have on stigmatization, and advocates for the use of person-centered and non-value-based language to help reduce stigma.
This study examines the extent of formal training that treatment centers provide their counselors in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), contingency management (CM), and brief strategic family therapy (BSFT).
Building on Shared Experiences: The evaluation of a phone-based parent-to-parent support program for helping parents with their child’s substance misuse.