The experience of relationship with one's parents when a sibling has a substance abuse disorder

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2010
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This qualitative study aimed to investigate how family dynamics are affected when a member has a substance abuse problem. Specifically, transcendental phenomenology was utilized to explore the central research question: "From the nonaddicted adult child's perspective, what characterizes the relationship between a nonaddicted parent and a non-addicted adult child as a result of having (had) a sibling in active alcohol and/or drug addiction?" Twelve participants were interviewed using an open-ended format. Common themes were identified in participant experiences of having a sibling with a substance use disorder. The results of this exploratory study are represented in 6 categories and 32 subthemes depicting sibling experiences. Recommendations for non-addicted siblings, parents, and professionals are suggested.
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Craig, K. L. (2010). The experience of relationship with one's parents when a sibling has a substance abuse disorder (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3678
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