The Impact of Substance Use Disorders on Families: An Examination from a Social Work Perspective

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 5 Sayı: 4, 223 - 233, 31.12.2024

Yunus Kara

https://doi.org/10.52835/19maysbd.1600940

Öz

Substance use disorders not only deeply affect individuals but also families and communities. This paper aims to examine the impact of substance use disorders on family members from a social work perspective. In this study, a literature review based on national and international academic sources was used as the data collection method. Families are affected in various ways by a substance-using individual, with children being especially at risk, as they have a higher likelihood of developing substance use disorders themselves. Social work professionals, by assessing the individual within the context of their environment, develop strategies to actively involve the family in the treatment process. Evidence-based family therapies can significantly assist both the individual and the family during treatment. Additionally, incorporating environmental factors such as school systems, workplaces, and communities into the treatment process can help individuals not only stop substance use but also reintegrate into society. In conclusion, a multidisciplinary approach to substance use disorders and family involvement plays a crucial role in the success of the treatment process.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Family, Substance use disorder, social work, Social work practice

Madde Kullanım Bozukluklarının Aileler Üzerindeki Etkisi: Sosyal Hizmet Perspektifinden Bir İnceleme

Öz

Madde kullanım bozuklukları, yalnızca bireyleri değil, aynı zamanda aileleri ve toplumu da derinden etkileyen önemli bir sorundur. Bu makale, madde kullanım bozukluklarının aile üyeleri üzerindeki etkilerini sosyal hizmet perspektifinden incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu çalışma kapsamında veri toplama yöntemi olarak ulusal ve uluslararası literatürde yer alan akademik çalışmalar çerçevesinde kitaplık araştırması kullanılmıştır. Aileler, madde kullanan birey tarafından çeşitli biçimlerde etkilenirken, çocuklar özellikle risk altındadır ve madde kullanımı bozukluğu geliştirme olasılıkları artmaktadır. Sosyal hizmet uzmanları, bireyi çevresiyle birlikte değerlendirerek, tedavi sürecinde aileyi aktif bir katılımcı olarak dahil etmeye yönelik stratejiler geliştirmektedir. Kanıta dayalı aile terapileri, tedavi sürecinde bireye ve aileye etkili bir şekilde yardımcı olabilmektedir. Ayrıca, okul sistemleri, iş yerleri ve topluluklar gibi çevresel faktörlerin tedavi sürecine dahil edilmesi, bireylerin madde kullanımını bırakmalarına ve topluma yeniden entegre olmalarına katkı sağlayabilir. Sonuç olarak, madde kullanım bozukluklarıyla mücadelede multidisipliner bir yaklaşım ve aile katılımı, tedavi sürecinin başarısı için kritik bir öneme sahiptir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Aile, Madde kullanım bozukluğu, sosyal hizmet, Sosyal hizmet uygulaması

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