Relationship between Perceived Social Support, Life Satisfaction and Treatment Motivation among Substance Abuse Dependents

Background: Substance abuse has an impact on a person's emotional, mental, and physical health. Individuals with substances abuse require considerable social support than others, since it contributes greatly to their recovery. Social support plays a crucial role in helping individuals cope with substance dependence by enhancing their life satisfaction and motivation for treatment as treatment motivation is influenced by a combination of social support and the potential for improved life satisfaction. Aim of the Study: To assess the relationship between perceived social support, life satisfaction and treatment motivation among substance abuse dependents. Research Design: A descriptive correlational research design. Setting: The study was conducted in Assiut mental health hospital. Sample: A purposive sample of 394 substance users was included. Tools:Demographic and clinical characteristics sheet,multidimensional scale of perceived social support, satisfaction with life scale, treatment motivation questionnaire. Results: Nearly two-thirds of patients have high level of perceived social support, above the half of patients are satisfied and above two-thirds of patients have high level of treatment motivation. Conclusion: Results show that, perceived social support is strongly positively correlated with life satisfaction and treatment motivation. Additionally, a significant positive relationship exists between life satisfaction and treatment motivation. Recommendations: Integrating social support into rehabilitation and treatment programs as part of the treatment process.