Health, social support and satisfaction with health outcome

This study investigates the effect of social support on health among a sample of drug users and nonusers who reside in high drug-use areas of Houston, Texas. Two models of support were tested and group comparisons were made between drug users and nonusers. Findings indicate no significant differences between drug users and nonusers in terms of receiving enacted social support. Both available and enacted support predicted satisfaction with support, but the effect was reduced for drug users. Satisfaction with support received is the sole predictor of satisfaction with health outcome.