Treatment Court Family Nights: An Accessible and Adaptable Support for Families Engaging in Recovery.
Subst Abuse
; 17: 11782218231170857, 2023.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2301434
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
While public health measures including physical distancing and stay-at-home orders have clear benefits in COVID-19 mitigation and prevention, they have provided unique challenges for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), including Treatment Court (TC) participants.Methods:
This study involved a qualitative evaluation of TC Family Nights; one series of Family Nights was conducted before the COVID-19 pandemic and the second series was adapted and held remotely due to COVID-19 distancing requirements.Results:
Several important themes emerged, including general positive experiences, accessible session logistics, naloxone training, attention to stigma, building recovery capital, group engagement, social interaction, and community action. These themes will help inform future SUD recovery education.Conclusion:
Online recovery support events provide a new model for courts and recovery organizations that seek multiple ways to provide connection and support for their participants and families during times when accessibility is prioritized, in-person activities are discouraged, and in resource-sparse and geographically isolated communities.
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Qualitative research
Language:
English
Journal:
Subst Abuse
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
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11782218231170857
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