Personal social networks of women with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Elizabeth M. Tracy; Pamela J. Johnson

doi:10.1300/J160v07n01_05

Personal social networks of women with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Elizabeth M. Tracy, Pamela J. Johnson

School of Social Work

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Abstract

There has been relatively little examination of the social network resources of women with substance use disorder, and even fewer explorations of women with co-occurring mental disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder. This study explores the nature of co-occurring mental disorders, social network characteristics and perceived social support in 136 women with substance use disorders. Respondents reported small personal networks that contained both supportive and non-supportive people. Relatives did provide social support, but those who used alcohol/drugs were viewed as tending to interact negatively. Women with dual disorders perceived less concrete, emotional, and sobriety support from some network relationships than the women with substance use disorders only. Implications for research and practice are presented. doi:10.1300/J160v07n01_05

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	69-90
Number of pages	22
Journal	Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions
Volume	7
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J160v07n01_05
State	Published - Jun 12 2007

Keywords

Social networks
dual disorders
social support
women

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Health(social science)
Rehabilitation

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