“I can’t live like that”: the experience of caregiver stress of caring for a relative with substance use disorder

Abstract Background The impact of addiction extends beyond the individual using a substance. Caring for an individual with addiction creates persistent stressful circumstances that cause worry, anger, depression, shame, guilt, anxiety, and behavioral problems within the family unit. The aim of the s...

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Main Authors: Geoffrey Maina, Marcella Ogenchuk, Taryn Phaneuf, Abukari Kwame
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-021-00344-3