Aug 2026· Journal of Drug Issues· 0 citations· 26 references
Abstract
Using a generic qualitative design, this study draws on in-depth interviews with 17 social workers to explore barriers women face in accessing and participating in substance use treatment, their motivations for treatment, and service-related recommendations. Thematic analysis identified three main themes: disruptions in the cessation process, motivations for seeking professional help and sustaining treatment, and service-related recommendations. The first theme indicates that treatment disruptions stem from gender-based stigmatization, individual self-help attempts, and social and institutional barriers. The second theme focuses on motivational factors for accessing and sustaining treatment, including internal processes such as regaining a sense of identity and self-worth, and external influences like referrals from social services. The final theme evaluates the importance of preventive and protective factors, alongside holistic empowerment at the personal, interpersonal, and socio-political levels. The main recommendations include expanding gender-responsive treatment centers and providing childcare support to ensure the sustainability of the treatment process.
Aim As part of the development of Barcelona's new Action Plan on Drugs, this study explored the perceptions and experiences of individuals receiving outpatient and residential addiction treatment services, integrating service users’ perspectives into service planning. Methods A qualitative descriptive design was employ...
F. Calvo, C. Clotas, Amaia Garrido et al.· The Naturalist· 1 citation
Adolescents frequently experience mental health problems, yet many do not receive professional support, highlighting the need to understand their attitudes, barriers, and help-seeking intentions. Existing work has rarely combined mixed-method approaches using gender-varied vignettes spanning multiple disorder gro...
C. Martucci, Tabitha Perry Zulkifli-Scott, Olivia Kaufmann et al.· Child and Adolescent Psychia...· 0 citations
: Objective: Although many workers experience stress in daily life, psychological and practical barriers often prevent them from accessing mental health support before their difficulties become more severe. This exploratory study examined, among employed adults with no previous experience of using mental health service...
Asaka Kawamura, Tomoyuki Kobayashi· International Journal of Men...· 0 citations
Adolescent substance use is a major public health challenge, with friends and family consistently implicated as key social risk factors. Most existing research, however, relies on predefined variable associations and provides limited insight into how adolescents themselves perceive and experience these influences in th...
D. H. Oktawirawan, Jessica D. Arywibowo, Hasan Fahrur Rozi· Islamic Guidance and Counsel...· 0 citations
Introduction. Substance-related disorders have profound effects on individuals, families, workplaces, and communities, impacting health, well-being, and quality of life. Despite advances in cognitive, behavioral, and pharmacological interventions for substance abuse, women who use drugs often face social, economic, and...
Naybi Cristina Loría Alfaro, Nicholas T. Kaufmann, Dulce María Galarza Tejada et al.· Salud mental (Mexico)· 0 citations
