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Caregiver Substance Use and Child Outcomes: A Systematic Review

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Abstract

In spite of widespread concern that children living with substance-misusing caregivers are experiencing greater risk for maltreatment, little research examines the direct effects of caregiver substance use on child outcomes. This systematic review investigates the work done within and across disciplines of adult substance abuse, child welfare, and child mental health, including the measurement of key terms, conceptualization of primary variables, and suggested implications for translational science to practice. The findings of the review show considerable shortcomings for examining this complex problem. To move research forward, we suggest ways to improve measures and methods to provide more robust support for inferences about child maltreatment and mental health outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6-31
Number of pages26
JournalJournal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions
Volume13
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2013

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • caregiver substance use
  • child maltreatment
  • child trauma
  • child welfare
  • systematic review

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health(social science)
  • Rehabilitation

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