Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse最新文献

{"title":"The lived experiences of women overcoming addiction and self-harming behaviors.","authors":"Mehrangiz Shoaa Kazemi, Fayez Mahamid, Bilal Hamamra","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2025.2465389","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2025.2465389","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The main aim of this research was to investigate the lived experiences of women cleared of addiction who exhibit self-harming behaviors, including suicide. The qualitative research method was interpretive phenomenology. The sample of this study consisted of 10 women who had been cleared of addiction and had a history of suicide attempts. They were selected through targeted and available sampling from a counseling center in Tehran. After conducting in-depth interviews and analyzing the data, the main themes identified in the research was traumatic behaviors experienced, including suicide. The main concepts that emerged were despair, shame, social stigma, traumatic life context, negative early life experiences, experiences of divorce, primary and secondary detachment, ineffective coping strategies, inability to solve problems, socioeconomic difficulties, and feelings of meaninglessness. sub themes also included gender discrimination within the family and society, blame and humiliation, the addiction of a second spouse, and fear of marriage. Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that women who have left addiction face many challenges, including psychological and social problems. They tend to blame themselves, viewing themselves as the root cause of personal and social issues. Furthermore, under societal pressure (due to the stigma and shame associated with addiction), they often compare themselves unfavorably with others. Consequently, due to their inability to achieve an acceptable and standard life or cope with childhood experiences, these women experience depression and helplessness, which ultimately drives some to consider suicide as a way to alleviate or escape this stigma.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"1170-1185"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143433283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Intersecting vulnerabilities: Substance abuse in indigenous communities in Southern India.","authors":"Nisanth M Pillai, Harikrishnan S","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2024.2446962","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2024.2446962","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Substance usage is a growing concern among tribal communities in the southern region of Kerala, as it is associated with various social, health, and economic problems. alcohol being the most commonly abused substance. This is particularly true in Southern Kerala, where the prevalence of alcohol abuse among tribal communities is estimated to be between 20% and 30%. The prevalence of alcohol use was higher among male tribal members compared to female tribal members who initiated alcohol misuse at a younger age due to parental influence, home environment, and peer pressure.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A mixed methods approach was done to identify substance usage in the tribal community. 101 residents of the tribal community were chosen random and handed the survey, demographic details, substance they were used and using, views regarding substance use were all covered in the survey. Following that, 20 respondents who acknowledged to using at least one substance underwent semi-structured interview.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 101 respondents, 91 men and 10 women were included in the quantitative study. The majority of respondents responded to using substances, including alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana. 74% responded to using tobacco products. This result implies that tobacco usage was very common in the research's population. In addition, 67% of the respondents said that, they consumed alcohol, showing that a significant proportion of the participants used alcohol. 13% responded to using marijuana. Fortunately, the percentage is slightly lower than that of alcohol and tobacco consumption, it nevertheless shows that marijuana use is prevalent in the sample. These findings show that alcohol and cigarette use, in particular, are significantly more common among the respondents. Through qualitative analysis, we were able to find the primary trends in tribal men's consumption of alcohol and substances. They began the usage of substances like alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana at an earlier age as a result of peer pressure, parental influence, and the home environment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study explored that, substance usage and its prevalence is high among the tribal communities of southern Kerala.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"1043-1062"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142909759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sociopsychological factors of drug abuse among young females in Bangladesh and gender-specific vulnerabilities: Aligning with SDG 3 and SDG 5.","authors":"Md Abdul Momen, Shamsul Huq Bin Shahriar, Seyama Sultana","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2024.2414459","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2024.2414459","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Drug consumption among young women in Bangladesh is increasing day by day. The research aims to analyze the factors influencing young females to take drugs in Bangladesh. This exploratory study was carried out using a qualitative research method. Primary data were collected via in-depth interviews. Seventeen addicted young women from Bangladesh were chosen for this study by a snowball sampling technique. The data from the interviews were thoroughly examined. Intimate relationships with family and friends have the greatest impact on women's drug use. Aligning with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 and SDG target 3.5, the study underscores the critical need for gender-sensitive approaches to address the unique vulnerabilities faced by young women. The findings revealed several factors that significantly impacted drug consumption among young women in Bangladesh, including the influence of social groups and peers, family-related issues, inadequate awareness and education on drugs, the ready availability of drugs, and psychological factors such as stress and curiosity. Additionally, women who use drugs often face severe social stigma and gender-based violence, which deters them from seeking help and exacerbates their addiction. Limited access to health services due to economic and societal constraints further hinders their ability to receive proper care and support. Implementing strategies that address these gender-specific factors will not only help mitigate drug abuse but also contribute to improved public health outcomes and advance sustainable development.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"830-848"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Risky behaviors in Ethiopian university students and its relationship with loneliness and coping self-efficacy.","authors":"Aman Sado Elemo, Meskerem Cheru Temtime","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2024.2436892","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2024.2436892","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Research shows that risky behavior peaks in young adulthood, endangering young adult's mental health and making it difficult for them to grow up to be responsible members of society. As a result, this study aimed to adapt the Risk Behavior Scale into Amharic and examine the relationships between risky behaviors, loneliness, and coping self-efficacy. A cross-sectional research design was used and convenience sampling was employed to gather data from a total of 242 Ethiopian university students. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was carried out to test the factor structures of the Risky Behaviors Scale. The CFA results validated the scale's four-factor structures (χ2 = 435, df = 183, (<i>p</i> < .001), CFI = 0.94, TLI = 0.91, RMSEA = 0.08, and SRMR =0.05). This would make it possible for mental health experts to research the psychological impacts of risky behaviors (alcohol use, suicidality, drug use, and khat use) in Ethiopian young adults. The findings of hierarchical regression analysis revealed that male gender and loneliness were predictors of risky behavior. This research holds significant implications for interventions that attempt to reduce loneliness in young adults to alter their vulnerabilities to risky behaviors.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"915-933"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142794803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Resilience moderates the association between discrimination distress on substance use expectancies among Latinx adolescents.","authors":"Anahi Collado, Sergej Grunevski, Hannah Brockstein, Mary Alvord","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2025.2467191","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2025.2467191","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Latinx adolescents who experience discrimination distress are at greater risk for substance use. The present study examined whether Latinx adolescents with greater levels of resilience were protected from positive substance use expectancies, which have shown to be early predictors of substance use. Participants were 113 Latinx-identified adolescents [(<i>M</i>_age= 12.58; <i>SD_age</i> = 1.11); 51.3% female] who reported on average 7.17 instances of discrimination in their lifetime (<i>SD</i> = 7.24). Participants were recruited from three large, diverse, suburban, and urban schools with a high number of students receiving free/reduced-price school. Latinx adolescents who experienced discrimination distress and had greater levels of resilience were more protected from holding positive substance use expectancies than those with lower levels of resilience, above and beyond the effects of general stress and age. The results showed that resilience plays an important protective role against positive substance use expectancies for early Latinx adolescents who experience discrimination distress.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"1222-1234"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143501961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Asian Americans' childhood emotional abuse, emotional neglect, and opioid use: Distress intolerance as moderator.","authors":"Naru Kang, Xiaoyin Liu, Lydia H R Ahn, Thomas P Le","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2024.2440612","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2024.2440612","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Asian Americans are highly underrepresented in opioid use research, despite recent studies demonstrating the presence of opioid use behaviors in Asian Americans and distinct negative outcomes of opioid use among Asian Americans in comparison to White adults. Emotional abuse and emotional neglect are important risk factors that may impact opioid use. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate (a) the associations between childhood emotional trauma (emotional abuse and emotional neglect) and opioid use, and (b) the role of distress intolerance as a moderator. 279 Asian American participants completed an online remote survey. Our findings revealed that childhood emotional abuse and emotional neglect were both significantly and positively associated with opioid use. We found that distress intolerance moderated the association between childhood emotional abuse and opioid use such that at low levels of emotional abuse, participants who exhibited greater distress intolerance displayed greater opioid use. These findings indicate that emotional abuse and neglect are specific forms of childhood trauma that are significantly associated with opioid use, perhaps as a maladaptive coping mechanism that capitalizes on the analgesic effects of opioids on the psychological pain from childhood emotional trauma. Additionally, marginalized populations that demonstrate distress intolerance may suffer negative health outcomes such as opioid use.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"968-990"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142828873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"De-essentializing racial pain: Stories of Filipino health care workers.","authors":"Rose Ann Torres, Valerie Damasco, Dionisio Nyaga","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2024.2446734","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2024.2446734","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article focuses on findings of a qualitative research study that looked at experiences of Filipino healthcare workers in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose is to contribute to the growing body of literature on mental health among racialized frontline healthcare workers in Canada by investigating factors that affect mental health and barriers associated with accessing services and supports among Filipino healthcare workers in Ontario, Canada. The study employed a cross-sectional qualitative descriptive design to identify strategies that Filipino frontline healthcare workers use to effectively cope with mental health issues, work stress, and structural and economic barriers to their well-being. The study conducted in-depth semi-structured and open-ended interviews with 15 female Filipino healthcare workers. Findings indicate that social support received from colleagues, managers, families, and friends, through forms of assistance and protection, are crucial for dealing with various mental health stressors in the workplace during healthcare crises. Participants indicated that adequate social support help frontline healthcare professionals effectively manage stressful events, including the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"1006-1017"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142895071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A 7-year study of workplace drug testing in two major cities in Türkiye.","authors":"Rukiye Aslan, Duygu Yesim Ovat, Asli Atasoy Aydin, Ismail Ethem Goren, Yusuf Kurtulmus, Inci Saglam, Cengiz Cengisiz, Nebile Daglioglu, Serap Annette Akgur","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2024.2439391","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2024.2439391","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Workplace Drug Testing (WDT) is a worldwide practice that is crucial in anti-drug efforts. This study aimed to provide compherensive information about the WDT applications in Türkiye with data obtained from two major cities in two different regions of Türkiye.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The retrospective assessment of forensic toxicological analysis results in urine, hair or urine&hair samples collected from 220 WDT cases in İzmir (3^rd largest city) and Adana (5^th largest city) from 2016 to 2022 years was carried. The screening and confirmation analysis were performed with immunoassay and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), respectively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Cases with a positive result from one of urine or hair tests were accepted as positive. 20.5% (<i>n</i> = 45) of the cases were detected positive, and most applicants were identified as drivers (84.4%, <i>n</i> = 38). Urine samples of 23.5% (<i>n</i> = 52) were screened by immunoassay, and THC (<i>n</i> = 1) and opiate (<i>n</i> = 1) were detected. In the LC-MS/MS analysis, benzodiazepines were detected most in urine as a single substance, while cannabinoids and codeine were detected in the hair. Multidrug combinations used in treatment were detected in urine and hair. It was detected both alone and among the substances accompanying cannabinoids and amphetamines.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study presents 7-year WDT results of two different major cities in Türkiye. The method of WDT application differs across the country so a standard procedure should be performed. In our country, where zero tolerance against substance use is adopted, the detection of illegal and controlled substances in cases clearly shows that WDT practice should be routinized.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"934-948"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142828870","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating the determinants of perceived shame in young adults with paternal substance use disorder in Pakistan: A phenomenological study.","authors":"Muhammad Nasar Iqbal, Shirmeen Ijaz, Fatima Javed, Ghulam Ishaq, Muhammad Rafiq","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2025.2459731","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2025.2459731","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Substance use disorder profoundly affects not only the individuals with the condition but also their family members, particularly children. The impact on children can be long-lasting, influencing their development and well-being throughout their lives. The study explored the determinants of perceived shame in young adults with paternal substance use disorder in Pakistan.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Eight young adults aged 20-30 with paternal substance use disorder were selected through a purposive sampling technique for this study. A phenomenological research design, with interpretative phenomenological analysis, was used to gain an in-depth and comprehensive perspective. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Two master themes with respective two sub-themes along with 40 codes were identified i.e., personal distress (psychological problems and existential crises) and social and relational issues (social problems and interpersonal turmoil).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Shame is the dominant factor that young adults with paternal substance use face. The study highlighted that these young adults face many personal, social, and relational issues that intensify their feelings of shame. This study may assist mental health professionals in developing effective strategies to decrease the feeling of shame in young adults affected by paternal substance use disorder.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"1123-1135"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143065905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"\"The efficiency of treatment practices in adolescents diagnosed with substance use disorder\".","authors":"Berrin Bilgiç, Taner Güvenir, Enis Sargın","doi":"10.1080/15332640.2024.2414457","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15332640.2024.2414457","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Substance abuse has been an increasingly common entity among youth, that has turned into one of the major concerns for almost all countries in the world. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of inpatient and outpatient treatment practises for adolescent diagnosed with susbtance use disorder (SUD).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants included 30 adolescents with SUD in the outpatient unit, 30 in the inpatient unit, and a control group of 30 adolescents without psychiatric diagnoses. Measurements were taken at the beginning and end of an 8-week treatment program using CGAS and HoNOSCA scales.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The 8-week treatment program significantly improved overall functioning and reduced psychiatric symptoms, with greater improvements observed in the inpatient group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Inpatient treatment resulted in better overall functioning and symptom improvement in adolescents with SUD. Long-term follow-up studies are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":15812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"813-829"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467231","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}