The Role of Social Support in Improving Methadone Recipients' Health: A Comparison of Homeless and Family-Supported Addicts in Tehran

This study aims to assess the influence of social support on the improvement of methadone recipients, comparing two groups: homeless addicts and family-supported addicts. The sample consisted of 80 individuals, 40 in each group, assessed through the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), Snyder Hope Scale, and UCLA Loneliness Scale. The first group consisted of homeless addicts seeking services at the Shoush Harm Reduction Center, while the second group consisted of individuals seeking addiction treatment in central Tehran. The data obtained through t-test analysis indicated that family support significantly affects general health, hope, and loneliness indices in both groups. Addicts receiving social support showed significantly better scores in these indices compared to homeless addicts, indicating the substantial impact of social support on their recovery process.