Substance use has long been associated with close relationship distress. While the direction
of influence for this association has not been established, it has often been assumed that …

Substance use has long been associated with close relationship distress. Although the
direction of influence for this association has not been established, it has often been …

Introduction: The article reviews attachment-oriented research in individuals with substance
use disorders (SUDs). Based on attachment theory, substance abuse can be understood as …

Highlights•Substance use can either be a source of pleasure or strain for close
relationships.•We discuss support for substance use on relationship quality and conflict.•We …

Background and Objectives While secure attachment may buffer the effect of adverse early
experiences on the development of behavioral problems in children, whether attachment …

There is a large research pool around the risk factors of substance use (SU), but the
relationships of secure attachment (SA) and insecure attachment (IA) and divorce on …

Alcohol and tobacco use are leading causes of preventable death. Studying novel
determinants of substance use may inform prevention and cessation. Attachment insecurity …

Research has shown insecure attachment style is associated with ineffective emotional
regulation leading to maladaptive behaviors in adulthood. In the present study, we …

Background This paper reviews research on the relation of attachment and substance use
disorders (SUD) in adolescence. Based on a theoretical introduction, we review evidence for …

Background: The current study is a two-part study that used attachment theory as a
framework to examine the magnitude of attachment insecurities, measured in terms of both …