Resilience among Abstinent Individuals with Substance Use Disorder

Area of Science:

• Psychiatry
• Psychology
• Social Work

Background:

• Understanding resilience is crucial for improving recovery outcomes in individuals with substance use disorder (SUD).
• This study focuses on the resilience levels of individuals who have achieved abstinence from SUD.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate and quantify the resilience among abstinent individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder.
• To identify factors associated with resilience in this population.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study design was employed with 60 participants selected consecutively.
• Data were collected via interview schedule from individuals receiving outpatient follow-up services at a de-addiction center.
• Participants aged 18-60 years with at least three months of abstinence were included; statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Spearman correlation, and logistic regression.

Main Results:

• The mean age of participants was 39.6 years, with most being married (75%), employed (98%), and diagnosed with alcohol dependence (60%).
• A significant majority (80%) had a history of prior abstinence, and 40% had maintained abstinence for over three months.
• The mean resilience score was 75 (±9.94), indicating a high level of resilience among the abstinent individuals studied.

Conclusions:

• Abstinent individuals with substance use disorder demonstrate high resilience.
• Social work interventions aimed at bolstering resilience can be effective in promoting sustained abstinence and recovery.