... services. This study aims to explore the dynamic nature of women’s help-seeking for problematic and unhealthy alcohol use and how this can be compounded by unsuitable treatment services, especially when women present with complex needs. Design/methodology/approach Thirteen semi-structured interviews...

... not have verbalisable goals when arriving to the services. Engagement Ethnography Help-seeking Dual diagnosis Mothers/mothering Mothers with a dual diagnosis (mental ill health and substance use) and vulnerable backgrounds of abuse and experienced violence may have delays in accessing services...