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July 22, 2026Addiction Research & Theory

Growing up with parental alcohol problems and becoming an addiction practitioner: a qualitative study of professional identity, biography, and practice

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FCFran CalvoUniversitat de GironaMPMaría Buera PriusUniversitat de GironaXCXavier CarbonellUniversitat Ramon Llull

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Implication

Qualitative study explores how childhood experiences shape addiction practitioners' identities and practices, suggesting a reflective approach.

Key Points

  • This study aims to understand how childhood experiences in families with alcohol problems impact addiction professionals' identities and practices.
  • Conducted four focus groups with 20 addiction professionals and students in Catalonia, Spain.
  • Participants had parental alcohol problems and worked in or prepared to enter the addictions field.
  • Data analyzed using thematic content analysis with both deductive and inductive coding.
  • Participants viewed childhood adaptations as both beneficial for professional development and potential sources of vulnerability.
  • Key adaptations included empathy, sensitivity, and an ability to navigate complex relational contexts.
  • Reflected on the need for boundaries and professional support to integrate personal history into safe addiction practice.

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Calvo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a605e1c4163e025518d7ffchttps://doi.org/10.1080/16066359.2026.2704947
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