Stella M Resko
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 340677 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Stella M Resko |
| NOMBRES | Stella M |
| APELLIDO | Resko |
| FIRMA | RESKO S M |
| AFILIACIONES | Wayne State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3323-0190 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 39 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 19 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 39 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2002 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Factors Contributing to Latina Intimate Partner Violence Survivors’ Initial and Continued Engagement With Law Enforcement
This study explores barriers and facilitators to initial and continued engagement with law enforcement (LE) among Latina survivors of intimate partner violence. Semi-structured interviews with survivors ( N = 40) were analyzed via qualitative case analysis. Participants with no LE engagement ( n = 7) anticipated negative consequences and lacked encouragement to report from informal supports. Participants who contacted LE but disengaged ( n = 18) …
Barriers and facilitators to recovery among college students without access to a collegiate recovery program
Background Undergraduate students pursuing substance use recovery face multiple barriers, including widespread substance use on campus, stigma, and limited support. A small number of campuses have collegiate recovery programs to support students. Most students in recovery lack access to such programming, and little research has explored their experiences.Methods This study, framed by the recovery capital perspective, utilized thematic analysis to…
Barriers and facilitators to higher education applications and admissions among people in recovery
People in substance use disorder recovery represent a marginalized and underserved student population. Improving access to higher education for people in recovery can benefit the individual, institution, and society at large. This study explored the barriers to college applications and admissions that people in recovery face and the resources that they draw on to overcome these barriers. Semistructured interviews were completed with 17 undergradu…
Public Perceptions of Opioid Use for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
Background: Chronic non-cancer pain affects 20% of Americans. This is significantly impacted by the ongoing opioid crisis and reduced opioid dispensing. Public perceptions additionally shape pain management strategies. Purpose: This study explores public attitudes toward prescription opioids for chronic non-cancer pain. We aim to understand how public attitudes are influenced by the evolving opioid crisis and shifting opioid use patterns. Methods…
Stigma Communication Surrounding Nonmedical Opioid Use Among Affected Family Members
A growing body of research demonstrates the role of language in stigma toward nonmedical opioid use (NMOU). Terms like "substance abuser" perpetuate stereotypes and evoke punitive judgments. This study examines how affected family members (AFMs) communicate stigma when discussing their loved one's NMOU. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 34 adults with a close family member with a history of NMOU. An iterative approach was used to ana…
Naloxone Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Overdose Response Among Family Members of People who Misuse Opioids
Perceived stigma toward naloxone among overdose education and naloxone distribution program participants
Experiences of families bereaved by opioid-related death
Family members bereaved by a drug-related death are underserved. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 people bereaved by a close family member’s opioid-related death. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to identify themes in four areas: emotional responses (e.g. anticipatory grief), communication about the death (i.e. open or closed), supports (e.g. social or formal), and advice for others who lost a family member to opioid…
Stigma and Public Support for Treatment and Harm Reduction Policy in Response to the US Overdose Crisis
How affected family members communicate about their loved one's non-medical opioid use
Family members of people who misuse opioids frequently experience stigma due to their association with non-medical opioid use (NMOU). Stigma may affect how family members communicate about NMOU and seek social support. Guided by communication privacy management theory, this study sought to understand how affected family members (AFMs) communicate about NMOU within and outside of the immediate family. In-depth interviews were conducted with 34 adu…
“Do Not Carry the Load by Yourself”
Non-medical opioid use (NMOU) has had a devastating effect on families. Affected families may experience interpersonal and financial problems and self-stigma that can impede help-seeking and self-care. This study aimed to identify recommendations for families affected by opioids given by those with lived experience. Adults with a family member with NMOU ( N = 299) completed a survey that included an open-ended question asking for advice for other…
Does Coping Mediate the Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health Outcomes in Young Adults
Affected Family Members’ Communicative Management of Opioid Misuse Stigma
Opioid misuse is a prevalent health problem in the United States with consequences extending past the person who misuses opioids to affected family members (AFM) through courtesy stigma. The goals of this study were to understand the stigma management communication (SMC) strategies employed by AFMs when they experience courtesy stigma and changes in strategies used over time. The findings from interviews with 34 AFMs suggest the SMC strategies th…
Attitudes toward Medication for Opioid Use Disorder among Substance Use Treatment Providers
Background: Provider attitudes can be a powerful reinforcer of stigma toward medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). This study examines attitudes toward MOUD among substance use treatment providers and identifies personal and professional characteristics associated with more positive attitudes. Methods: Treatment providers (N = 570) working at publicly-funded substance use programs in Michigan self-administered a web-based survey (November 20…
Comorbid Affective and Substance Use Disorders of Medicaid/Medicare Beneficiaries at an Opioid Treatment Program Serving Small Urban and Rural Communities
Few studies have investigated comorbid disorders among this understudied population. This analysis highlights a high burden, especially for affective disorders. Our findings demonstrate that routine, ongoing assessment of non-medical opioid use may be a promising and feasible strategy to detect patients needing integrated care. Future research should investigate whether changes to assessment protocols at opioid treatment programs in small urban a…
Pathways from Exposure to Community Violence to Bullying Victimization among African American Adolescents in Chicago’s Southside
The present study proposes and examines the pathways from exposure to community violence to bullying victimization through the influences of depression, exposure to peer delinquency, and drug use among 638 African American adolescents (aged 12-22) from low-resourced neighborhoods in Chicago's Southside. The study found that African American adolescents who were exposed to community violence were likely at risk of bullying victimization, depressio…
Emotional exhaustion and workplace belongingness among peer recovery coaches during Covid-19
Although peer recovery coaches are a growing sector of the addiction workforce, their work can be emotionally taxing, particularly within the context of concurrent public health crises. This study identifies correlates of emotional exhaustion among peer recovery coaches. Peers working for publicly-funded agencies in Michigan (N = 266) completed a web-based survey. In the multiple linear regression model, working in a rural community, longer tenur…
Social support is associated with reduced stigma and shame in a sample of rural and small urban adults in methadone treatment
Background Social support from family, friends, and others promotes retention, decreased substance use, and other positive outcomes for people in substance use treatment. Methadone treatment-related stigma makes social support vital for clients. Little is known about the relationships between stigma, shame, and social support for methadone treatment clients in rural and small urban communities. This study examines these relationships among such c…
Overestimation of Prescription Pain Reliever Misuse and Heroin Use among Adults
Background Estimates from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], 2019) suggest 3.6% of persons aged 12 and older misused prescription pain relievers in the past year and 0.3% used heroin. However, research suggests that most individuals drastically overestimate rates of substance use and misuse. Those who overestimate substance misuse are often more likely to misuse substanc…
Predictors of Safe Prescription Opioid Storage and Participation in Drug Take-Back Events
Ecological correlates of bullying and peer victimization among urban African American adolescents
Adolescent bullying is a concern for adolescents, parents, teachers, school officials, and the general public. The purpose of the study is to apply Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems perspective and explore factors that are correlated with bullying perpetration and victimization among 638 urban African American adolescents in Chicago's Southside. Bullying victimization and perpetration are found to be influenced by microsystem-level factors, suc…
Willingness to use syringe service programs and safe consumption sites among methadone patients with histories of injection drug use in a small Midwest community
Syringe service programs (SSPs) and safe consumption sites (SCSs) are evidence-based strategies to reduce harm associated with injection drug use. However, little is known about the acceptability of these programs outside large urban areas. This study assesses willingness to use SSPs and SCSs among people receiving methadone and with history of injection drug use in a small Midwest community, and identifies factors associated with likely use of e…
Development and validation of a self-assessment tool to assess resource parents’ personal attributes, knowledge, attitudes & behaviors around caring for teens (RPSAC-T)
The current study develops and evaluates the psychometric properties of a tool to assess resource parents’ (the collective term used to refer to kinship/foster/adoptive parents) knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and skills to care for teens placed in their homes.After first engaging 34 resource parents informally for feedback on initial item creation and selection, the internal consistency and reliability of the Resource Parent Self-Assessment o…
Public Perceptions of Risks Associated with Mixing Opioid Pain-Relievers with Alcohol and Benzodiazepines
Objectives: Use of alcohol or benzodiazepines with opioid pain-relievers increases risk of overdose and overdose death. A substantial proportion of adults receives an opioid prescription each year, and a number of these adults also use benzodiazepines or alcohol. As public opinion continues to shape public policy, it is imperative to understand correlates of recognizing risk of mixing substances in order to inform public outreach and prevention e…
Perceptions of public health consequences of marijuana legalization
Background As cannabis policy is rapidly evolving and support for marijuana legalization is increasing, understanding of the public’s perception of cannabis and its associated risks is important for prevention efforts.Method Adults in Michigan (n = 2,189) were recruited to complete a web-based survey focused on attitudes toward marijuana (August–September 2016). Participants were recruited through online and email advertisements from community-ba…
Identifying the essential competencies for resource parents to promote permanency and well-being of adolescents in care
Peer victimization and substance use among African American adolescents and emerging adults on Chicago’s Southside
Urban African-American youth residing in poorly resourced communities are at a heightened risk of peer victimization, which consequently increases their likelihood of risky behaviors such as substance use. The present study examined whether there was a direct relationship between peer victimization and substance use and whether it was mediated by negative peer norms, internalizing problems, and bullying perpetration. African-American youth (n = 6…
Applying Social Cognitive Theory to Explore Relational Aggression across Early Adolescence
We have to help each other heal
Over the past decade, the peer support role in the treatment of substance use disorders has become increasingly formalized. With the growing popularity of peer support interventions, it is imperative to understand the unique role of peer support specialists (PSSs). The current study is focused on women's roles as PSSs. Understanding women's paths toward their peer support work through their experiences is essential for the continued formalization…
Alcohol Availability and Violence among Inner‐City Adolescents
Researchers recognize that the connection between alcohol and peer violence may relate to community level ecological factors, such as the location of businesses that sell alcohol. Building on previous research among adults, this study examines the relationship between alcohol outlet density and violent behaviors among adolescents, taking into account demographic characteristics, individual alcohol use, and neighborhood level socioeconomic indicat…
How affected family members communicate about their loved one's non-medical opioid use
Family members of people who misuse opioids frequently experience stigma due to their association with non-medical opioid use (NMOU). Stigma may affect how family members communicate about NMOU and seek social support. Guided by communication privacy management theory, this study sought to understand how affected family members (AFMs) communicate about NMOU within and outside of the immediate family. In-depth interviews were conducted with 34 adu…
Affected Family Members’ Communicative Management of Opioid Misuse Stigma
Opioid misuse is a prevalent health problem in the United States with consequences extending past the person who misuses opioids to affected family members (AFM) through courtesy stigma. The goals of this study were to understand the stigma management communication (SMC) strategies employed by AFMs when they experience courtesy stigma and changes in strategies used over time. The findings from interviews with 34 AFMs suggest the SMC strategies th…
Social Work and Postdoctoral Experience
Journal Article Social Work and Postdoctoral Experience Get access Natasha S. Mendoza, Natasha S. Mendoza e-mail: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Stella M. Resko, Stella M. Resko Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Susan M. De Luca, Susan M. De Luca Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Amy N. Mendenhall, Amy N. Mendenha…
Immigrants' Use of Welfare After Welfare Reform
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996 represented a significant shift in U.S. public policy, rendering immigrants ineligible for most federal means-tested programs. We use the 1999 Current Population Survey (CPS) data set to provide the cross-sectional description of immigrants' use of public transfer programs, particularly focusing on Asian American immigrants. Little is currently known about the ec…
The Impact of Trauma-Focused Group Therapy upon HIV Sexual Risk Behaviors in the Nida Clinical Trials Network “Women and Trauma” Multi-Site Study
Alcohol Availability and Violence among Inner‐City Adolescents
Researchers recognize that the connection between alcohol and peer violence may relate to community level ecological factors, such as the location of businesses that sell alcohol. Building on previous research among adults, this study examines the relationship between alcohol outlet density and violent behaviors among adolescents, taking into account demographic characteristics, individual alcohol use, and neighborhood level socioeconomic indicat…
Early Attrition From Treatment Among Women With Cooccurring Substance Use Disorders and PTSD
Participant retention is one of the more challenging issues in the treatment of substance use disorders. Using data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse Clinical Trials Network's Women and Trauma Study (recruitment in 2004–2005), we examine prominent factors associated with early attrition among women with cooccurring substance use disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder (N = 340). Early treatment attrition is associated with a history o…
Social Work and Postdoctoral Experience
Journal Article Social Work and Postdoctoral Experience Get access Natasha S. Mendoza, Natasha S. Mendoza e-mail: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Stella M. Resko, Stella M. Resko Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Susan M. De Luca, Susan M. De Luca Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Amy N. Mendenhall, Amy N. Mendenha…
Public Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Adolescent Marijuana Use
The purpose of the current study is to examine patterns in public perceptions and attitudes toward marijuana use among adolescents. Computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) was used to collect data from a statewide sample of adults in Michigan identified through random-digit dialing ( n = 560). CATI interviews were supplemented with web- and paper-based surveys for nonrespondents. We used latent class analysis to characterize patterns in p…
Shifts in Marijuana Policies and the Impact on Adolescents
Marijuana policy is rapidly evolving in the United States. Between 1996 and March 2015, 23 states and the District of Columbia enacted laws making medical marijuana legal for adults 21 years and ol
Introduction to the Special Issue
Violence and addiction are widespread and interrelated problems that affect the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Researchers from social work and other disciplines h
We have to help each other heal
Over the past decade, the peer support role in the treatment of substance use disorders has become increasingly formalized. With the growing popularity of peer support interventions, it is imperative to understand the unique role of peer support specialists (PSSs). The current study is focused on women's roles as PSSs. Understanding women's paths toward their peer support work through their experiences is essential for the continued formalization…
Technology-Based Interventions and Trainings to Reduce the Escalation and Impact of Alcohol Problems
There has been a rapid increase in the development of technological innovations to reduce the escalation and impact of alcohol problems among adolescents and adults. Technology-based interventions offer the possibility of reaching individuals who otherwise might not seek treatment, (e.g., those in remote areas, those not perceiving a need for treatment, or others who may resist treatment). This article describes four case examples of technology-b…
Identifying the essential competencies for resource parents to promote permanency and well-being of adolescents in care
Applying Social Cognitive Theory to Explore Relational Aggression across Early Adolescence
Peer victimization and substance use among African American adolescents and emerging adults on Chicago’s Southside
Urban African-American youth residing in poorly resourced communities are at a heightened risk of peer victimization, which consequently increases their likelihood of risky behaviors such as substance use. The present study examined whether there was a direct relationship between peer victimization and substance use and whether it was mediated by negative peer norms, internalizing problems, and bullying perpetration. African-American youth (n = 6…
Characteristics Associated with Attitudes toward Marijuana Legalization in Michigan
Support for legalization of marijuana has increased over the past several years. While studies have examined correlates of favoring marijuana legalization, less attention has been placed on those who are unsure about legalization, despite the potentially important role of this group as states vote on legalization in upcoming elections. Using data from a statewide sample of adults in Michigan, this study examined whether those who support, oppose,…
Public Perceptions of Risks Associated with Mixing Opioid Pain-Relievers with Alcohol and Benzodiazepines
Objectives: Use of alcohol or benzodiazepines with opioid pain-relievers increases risk of overdose and overdose death. A substantial proportion of adults receives an opioid prescription each year, and a number of these adults also use benzodiazepines or alcohol. As public opinion continues to shape public policy, it is imperative to understand correlates of recognizing risk of mixing substances in order to inform public outreach and prevention e…
Perceptions of public health consequences of marijuana legalization
Background As cannabis policy is rapidly evolving and support for marijuana legalization is increasing, understanding of the public’s perception of cannabis and its associated risks is important for prevention efforts.Method Adults in Michigan (n = 2,189) were recruited to complete a web-based survey focused on attitudes toward marijuana (August–September 2016). Participants were recruited through online and email advertisements from community-ba…
Overestimation of Prescription Pain Reliever Misuse and Heroin Use among Adults
Background Estimates from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], 2019) suggest 3.6% of persons aged 12 and older misused prescription pain relievers in the past year and 0.3% used heroin. However, research suggests that most individuals drastically overestimate rates of substance use and misuse. Those who overestimate substance misuse are often more likely to misuse substanc…
Predictors of Safe Prescription Opioid Storage and Participation in Drug Take-Back Events
Ecological correlates of bullying and peer victimization among urban African American adolescents
Adolescent bullying is a concern for adolescents, parents, teachers, school officials, and the general public. The purpose of the study is to apply Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems perspective and explore factors that are correlated with bullying perpetration and victimization among 638 urban African American adolescents in Chicago's Southside. Bullying victimization and perpetration are found to be influenced by microsystem-level factors, suc…
Willingness to use syringe service programs and safe consumption sites among methadone patients with histories of injection drug use in a small Midwest community
Syringe service programs (SSPs) and safe consumption sites (SCSs) are evidence-based strategies to reduce harm associated with injection drug use. However, little is known about the acceptability of these programs outside large urban areas. This study assesses willingness to use SSPs and SCSs among people receiving methadone and with history of injection drug use in a small Midwest community, and identifies factors associated with likely use of e…
Development and validation of a self-assessment tool to assess resource parents’ personal attributes, knowledge, attitudes & behaviors around caring for teens (RPSAC-T)
The current study develops and evaluates the psychometric properties of a tool to assess resource parents’ (the collective term used to refer to kinship/foster/adoptive parents) knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and skills to care for teens placed in their homes.After first engaging 34 resource parents informally for feedback on initial item creation and selection, the internal consistency and reliability of the Resource Parent Self-Assessment o…
Attitudes toward Medication for Opioid Use Disorder among Substance Use Treatment Providers
Background: Provider attitudes can be a powerful reinforcer of stigma toward medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). This study examines attitudes toward MOUD among substance use treatment providers and identifies personal and professional characteristics associated with more positive attitudes. Methods: Treatment providers (N = 570) working at publicly-funded substance use programs in Michigan self-administered a web-based survey (November 20…
Comorbid Affective and Substance Use Disorders of Medicaid/Medicare Beneficiaries at an Opioid Treatment Program Serving Small Urban and Rural Communities
Few studies have investigated comorbid disorders among this understudied population. This analysis highlights a high burden, especially for affective disorders. Our findings demonstrate that routine, ongoing assessment of non-medical opioid use may be a promising and feasible strategy to detect patients needing integrated care. Future research should investigate whether changes to assessment protocols at opioid treatment programs in small urban a…
Pathways from Exposure to Community Violence to Bullying Victimization among African American Adolescents in Chicago’s Southside
The present study proposes and examines the pathways from exposure to community violence to bullying victimization through the influences of depression, exposure to peer delinquency, and drug use among 638 African American adolescents (aged 12-22) from low-resourced neighborhoods in Chicago's Southside. The study found that African American adolescents who were exposed to community violence were likely at risk of bullying victimization, depressio…
Emotional exhaustion and workplace belongingness among peer recovery coaches during Covid-19
Although peer recovery coaches are a growing sector of the addiction workforce, their work can be emotionally taxing, particularly within the context of concurrent public health crises. This study identifies correlates of emotional exhaustion among peer recovery coaches. Peers working for publicly-funded agencies in Michigan (N = 266) completed a web-based survey. In the multiple linear regression model, working in a rural community, longer tenur…
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