Psychosocial factors as potential predictors of sustained recovery amongst individuals with substance use disorder

ABSTRACT

Purposes

The present study investigated the contributory role of psychosocial capital specifically quality of life, social support and intellectual wellness as potential predictors of sustained recovery among individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders.

Design/methodology

The study included 180 individuals with 95% being male and, age between 17–60 years. Participants were recruited from various addiction and rehabilitation centers located in Pakistani cities, such as Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore and Murree. To assess sustain recovery, quality of life, social support, and intellectual wellness, the Recovery Assessment Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, World Health Organization (WHO) quality of Life BREF, and Intellectual Wellness Scale respectively, were used.

Findings

Results of the current study showed that quality of life, social support and intellectual wellness positively predicted sustained recovery. Furthermore, the demographic variables were also found to be significant predictors.

Conclusion

The study examined the contributory role of psychosocial capital such as quality of life, social support and intellectual wellness, in predicting sustained recovery among individuals with substance use disorders. The finding revealed that these factors positively predict sustained recovery, and helpful in the developing early intervention in clinical practices.

KEYWORDS:

• Psychosocial
• recovery
• substance use disorders

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Funding

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