Social networks of people with dual diagnosis: the quantity and quality of relationships at different stages of substance use treatment.
This study compares the social networks, perceived levels of social support, and satisfaction with this support, for people with serious mental illnesses and comorbid problematic use of alcohol and other drugs who are at different stages of substance use recovery. Participants in the late stage of recovery were more likely to perceive greater social support from their non substance-using social contacts than participants in the early stage. This social support was more likely to be from professionals than other non-substance-using contacts in their networks. The support from professionals is discussed in relation to engagement in integrated dual diagnosis interventions.
MacDonald
Elspeth M
EM
School of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia.
Luxmoore
Marni
M
Pica
Simone
S
Tanti
Chris
C
Blackman
Janne-Maree
JM
Catford
Neil
N
Stockton
Peter
P
D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D017831:Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); D004644:Emotions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012944:Social Support; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*