The influence of partner drug use and relationship power on treatment engagement

Feasibility of a Supportive Other Intervention for Opiate-Dependent Patients Entering Inpatient Detoxification

“…The value of involving family or other close supportive persons in substance use treatment, and specifically in the maintenance phase of treatment (i.e., after initial detoxification) has become increasingly accepted as a component of treatment in alcohol detoxification settings (Timko et al 2015), and has been documented as an factor in general treatment for substance use disorders (Rounsaville & Kleber 1985; Riehman et al 2003; Lin, Wu & Detels 2011; Day et al 2013; Cavaiola, Fulmer & Stout 2015; Hser et al 2015; Timko et al 2015). Findings from the current study suggest that many patients in an opioid detoxification program are open to involving their SO in their treatment during their inpatient stay.…”

Anxiety of dependency in international joint ventures? An empirical study of drivers and consequences of relationship insecurity

“…Researchers in other areas of social science have made similar assertions (Victor & Blackburn, 1987); indeed, the most influential theory guiding interpersonal relationship research is interdependence theory (e.g., Kelley, 1979;Thibaut & Kelley, 1959), which holds that dependency and insecurity are fundamental, though closely related aspects of relationships (Riehman, Iguchi, Zeller, & Morral, 2003). A person's perceptions of the relative superiority of outcomes received in the relationship vis-à-vis those available outside the relationship are likely to precipitate concerns about the continuance of the relationship and the partner's future provision of need satisfaction (Attridge et al, 1998).…”

“…An alliance partner's secure attachment style might constitute an 'affective resource' capable of impacting power processes and the achievement of desired outcomes within a focal collaborative venture (cf. Riehman et al, 2003).…”

Effect of co-occurring disorders and intimate partner violence on substance abuse treatment outcomes

“…This may have been the result of ongoing trauma and violence in women's lives (Farley et al, 2004), including the behaviors of women's partners. Controlling behaviors of partners are associated not only with IPV but also with decreased access to income and support systems (Frye, Manganello, Campbell, WaltonMoss, & Wilt, 2006;Tjaden & Thoennes, 2000) and poorer substance abuse treatment outcomes (Fals-Stewart, O'Farrell, & Hooley, 2001;Riehman, Iguchi, Zeller, & Morral, 2003). Although there is evidence to suggest that substance abuse treatment in conjunction with couples therapy may reduce IPV as well as substance use in the posttreatment year (O'Farrell et al, 2004;Winters, Fals-Stewart, O'Farrell, Birchler, & Kelley, 2002), this study did not have follow-up information on IPV victimization or the treatment model employed in substance abuse treatment (e.g., integrated treatment for co-occurring partner violence or other trauma).…”