To assess whether parents reported decreased coping motivations for substance use and substance use-related parenting interference following completion of the FCU-O substance use module.
Approach:
Study Design: A randomized controlled trial involving 180 parents of children aged 1.5–5 years, who completed pre- and post-assessments through an app.
Data Analysis: Linear mixed-effects models were used to analyze changes in coping motivations and parenting interference.
Key Findings:
Parents reported a significant decrease in coping motivations for substance use after completing the FCU-O module (β = −0.46, SE = 0.22, t = −2.13, p = 0.035).
No significant change was observed in substance use-related parenting interference (β = 0.05, SE = 0.18, t = 0.28, p = 0.783).
Higher baseline substance use risk was associated with greater baseline coping motivations and parenting interference, but did not moderate changes over time (p > 0.17 for each).
Limitations:
The study did not find significant moderation effects based on baseline substance use risk, which may limit the understanding of the relationship between risk and parenting outcomes.
The sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings.
A systematic review and meta-analysis found small, consistent reductions in craving across substance use disorders, while evidence for withdrawal symptoms and substance dependence remained limited.
