TY - JOUR
KW - Adolescent
KW - Adult
KW - Case-Control Studies
KW - England
KW - Female
KW - Humans
KW - Life Style
KW - Male
KW - Middle Aged
KW - Opioid-Related Disorders/psychology/therapy
KW - Patient Acceptance of Health Care/psychology
KW - Personal Satisfaction
KW - Psychometrics
KW - Quality of Life/psychology
KW - Sickness Impact Profile
KW - Surveys and Questionnaires
AU - J. Luty
AU - S. M. Arokiadass
A1 - 
AB - 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.
BT - Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy
C5 - Opioids & Substance Use
CY - England
DO - 10.1186/1747-597X-3-2
JF - Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy
N2 - 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.
PP - England
PY - 2008
SN - 1747-597X; 1747-597X
SP - 2
T1 - Satisfaction with life and opioid dependence
T2 - Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy
TI - Satisfaction with life and opioid dependence
U1 - Opioids & Substance Use
U2 - 18226241
U3 - 10.1186/1747-597X-3-2
VL - 3
VO - 1747-597X; 1747-597X
Y1 - 2008
ER -