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Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
Published in: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy 1/2008

Open Access 01-12-2008 | Research

Satisfaction with life and opioid dependence

Authors: Jason Luty, Sujaa Mary Rajagopal Arokiadass

Published in: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy | Issue 1/2008

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Abstract

Background

Serious substance misuse and dependence is widely seen as damaging to an individual and to society in general. Whereas the medical and society effects of substance misuse are widely described, some commentators suggest substance misuse may be an "alternative lifestyle".

Aim

To assess general life satisfaction amongst treatment-seeking people with substance dependence.

Methods

The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) was administered to a sample of opioid-dependent people receiving substitute medication.

Results

105 subjects and 105 age-sex matched subjects in a comparison group completed the questionnaire. The mean SWLS score was 7.12 (SD = 10.6; median = 6) for patients compared to 22.6 (SD = 6.8) in the comparison group. (Two sided p < 0.0001; Median difference = -13.5; Wilcoxon signed rank test.)

Conclusion

The study used a validated instrument and objective reports to confirm significantly higher rates of dissatisfaction with life among opioid dependent people in treatment when compared to members of the general population.
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Metadata
Title
Satisfaction with life and opioid dependence
Authors
Jason Luty
Sujaa Mary Rajagopal Arokiadass
Publication date
01-12-2008
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1747-597X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1747-597X-3-2

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