Clinical Scorecard: Decreased Substance Use-Related Parenting Practices Following Engagement in a Digital Parenting Program

At a Glance

Key Highlights

• Parents reported decreased coping motivations for substance use after completing the FCU-O module.
• No significant change in substance use-related parenting interference was observed.
• Greater baseline substance use risk was associated with higher baseline coping motivations and parenting interference.
• The FCU-O is designed to strengthen parenting skills within a harm reduction framework.
• The study highlights the need for accessible parenting strategies for substance-involved parents.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

• Assess substance use history and its impact on parenting practices.

Management

• Implement digital interventions like FCU-O to support substance-involved parents.

Monitoring & Follow-up

• Evaluate changes in coping motivations and parenting practices over time.

Risks

• Monitor for potential adverse effects on child development due to parental substance use.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Parents with substance use histories.

Engagement in digital parenting programs can reduce coping motivations related to substance use.

Clinical Best Practices

• Utilize harm reduction frameworks when addressing substance use in parenting.
• Provide accessible digital resources for parents with limited support services.

Related Resources & Content

• Family Check-Up Online