Narrative review highlights addiction risks linked to childhood parentification and adult attachment styles, suggesting the need for attachment-informed interventions.
Key Points
Childhood parentification is linked to increased addiction risk and mental health issues in adulthood.
The review emphasizes the role of insecure attachment styles as mediators between parentification and addiction.
Evidence from various studies shows consistent associations between parentified roles and emotional regulation deficits.
Attachment-informed approaches can enhance psychotherapy and addiction treatment by addressing early family dynamics.