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Risk and Protective Factors for Addiction among Individuals in Substance Abuse Treatment

Maegley, Tiffany
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1649859772198548

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2022, PhD, University of Cincinnati, Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services: Health Education.
This dissertation consists of two studies. Study one examined school, family, and individual factors in individuals that have used heroin. Study two examined perceived barriers to employment among individuals in treatment for a substance abuse disorder. Study One Abstract Many risk factors exist for individuals with a substance use disorder. The current study investigated for potential risk factors among heroin users focusing on family, school, and individual factors. The following research questions were addressed: 1) Do family factors influence substance use disorder? 2) Do school factors influence substance use disorder? 3) What is the extent of age of first drug use on addiction? 4) Do risk factors differ based on background characteristics? Surveys were distributed in treatment facilities in the Greater Cincinnati area. The study had 102 participants ages 18-62, mostly white (76.5%), with 50 males, 51 females, and 1 unknown gender. The study looked into multiple risk factors and found one statistically significant point of data; age of first drug use. The study found that individuals who began using drugs between the ages of 9-13 were 2.5 times more likely to use heroin that those who began drug use between 14-41. This finding shows how important early intervention is for individuals that are considering trying drugs. Researchers should look into developing programs focusing ages before the age of 13 to try to deter from drug use. Study Two Abstract Individuals in recovery for a substance use disorder (SUD) often find themselves with barriers to employment. Many factors can create barriers to employment such as lack of transportation, criminal records, and lack of education and training. The current study looked at barriers to employment among individuals currently in treatment for a SUD. The following research questions were addressed: 1) How many individuals were employed before entering in substance abuse treatment? 2) What is the extent of felony convictions among individuals in treatment? 3) What are the barriers to employment? 4) Do barriers differ based on background and demographic characteristics? The researchers distributed surveys to individuals in substance use treatment centers in the Greater Cincinnati Area. There were 102 participants ages 18-62, primarily white (76.5%) and almost evenly split for gender (50 males, 51 females, and 1 unknown). Before entering treatment, 39 participants had a job. The study found that individuals with a felony conviction were 10 times more likely to perceive barriers to employment. Of the barriers studied, a felony charge was the only statistically significant perceived barrier to employment. The study found no difference in gender, however, individuals who have been to treatment for a SUD prior to current treatment are 2.5 times more likely to perceive barriers to employment. Felony charges are an apparent issue in receiving employment; more research should be conducted to create better reentry programs, help employers with bias to these populations, and more diverse job availability.
Rebecca Vidourek, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Ashley Merianos, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Keith King, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
48 p.
Health Education

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  • Maegley, T. (2022). Risk and Protective Factors for Addiction among Individuals in Substance Abuse Treatment [Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1649859772198548

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Maegley, Tiffany. Risk and Protective Factors for Addiction among Individuals in Substance Abuse Treatment. 2022. University of Cincinnati, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1649859772198548.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Maegley, Tiffany. "Risk and Protective Factors for Addiction among Individuals in Substance Abuse Treatment." Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati, 2022. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1649859772198548

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