Comparison between family function dimensions and quality of life among amphetamine addicts and non- addicts.

BACKGROUND

One of the most important factors in drug abuse and drug avoidance is family and its function.

OBJECTIVES

This study aimed to compare family function and quality of life dimensions among Amphetamine addicts and non-addicts.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

The current study is a case-control, which assessed 95 Iranian addicts and 95 non-addicts. Sampling method in the addicts group was random clustering. The non-addicts were selected from accompanied addicts in other centers with respect to the demographic characteristics. The instruments were Family Assessment and Quality of Life (SF-36) scales. SPSS software version 11.5 was used for statistical analysis and Pearson's correlation coefficient, stepwise regression analysis, and independent samples t-test were conducted.

RESULTS

The study revealed that some disorders in family function dimensions were higher in the addicts compared to non-addicts. Addicts have a quality of life lower than non-addicts (P < 0.05). There was a relationship between different dimensions of family function and the quality of life in both the addicts and non-addicts (P < 0.05). Regression analysis showed that roles dimensions and family function could roughly account for 17% of the changes in the addicts' quality of life while in the non-addicts, behavioral control dimension of family function could account for roughly 17% of the changes in their quality of life.

CONCLUSIONS

Regarding the study findings, there was a significant difference between family function dimensions and quality of life among addicts and non-addicts.