A qualitative study of psychological stress and coping among persons using crack cocaine.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research has identified a strong link between stress and drug use behaviours. Also, it has been established that the prolonged use of crack cocaine stimulates emotional, cognitive, neurological and social changes. This paper explores the psychological stressors that occur from crack cocaine use and the coping mechanisms used to mitigate them. This will provide an understanding of the intricate relationship between substance use and psychological well-being.

Methodology

The study is qualitative and uses a descriptive phenomenological approach. The coping circumplex model is the theoretical model that underpins the study. Data was collected through 26 face-to-face in-depth semi-structured interviews with people who use crack cocaine. Data were analysed using themati

SUBMITTER: Duopah YA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11457392 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature