Title

Addiction, Abuse, and Family Relationships

Publication Date

9-1-2002

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Young, poor African American women are at high risk for victimization and stigmatization through multiple avenues, including childhood sexual abuse, drug use, and incarceration. This study describes the childhood experiences of five imprisoned African American women who have extensive histories of drug addiction and criminal behavior. Through the use of personal interviews and qualitative analysis, the women's childhood experiences are explored with attention to the themes of alcohol and drug use, sexual abuse, and mother-daughter relationships. Relational theory provides a conceptual framework for the analysis. Practice and policy considerations are discussed, with an emphasis on benefiting women with histories of abuse and addiction.

Publication Title

Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse

Volume

1

Issue

4

First Page

29

Last Page

47

DOI

10.1300/J233v01n04_02

Publisher Policy

pre-print, post-print

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