Original research
by
Isberg, Elisabeth & Johan Nordgren
Release Date
2023
Geography
Sweden
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
The aim of this study was to gain new knowledge of the situation of parents of teenage children with drug use.
Findings/Key points
Four central themes were identified in the parents’ experiences: parental strategies, shame, coping with stress, and communication as a protective factor. Parents had a heavy family burden and reported problem-focused and emotion-focused behaviors which created shame, impaired communication between parent and child, and a lack of trust. Shame may shape the parents’ discomfort in seeking help from relatives and professional support.
Design/methods
Semi-structured qualitative interviews (n=15)
Keywords
Parents/caregivers
Stigma
Illegal drugs
Youth
