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  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Drug-related death (DRD) bereavement is a stigmatized experience associated with a high risk of complicated grief.
  • Societal stigma surrounding DRD can impede access to crucial social support networks for bereaved individuals.
  • Understanding the interplay between stigma, self-perception, and social support is vital for developing targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine perceived social support access among individuals bereaved by drug-related death (DRD).
  • To investigate the association between societal stigma, self-blame, personal withdrawal, and perceived social support in DRD bereaved populations.
  • To identify specific challenges faced by DRD bereaved individuals in accessing social support.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from a Norwegian sample of 252 individuals bereaved by drug-related death.
  • Assessed perceived access to various aspects of social support.
  • Examined the relationship between experiences of societal stigma, self-blame, and withdrawal with perceptions of social support.

Main Results:

  • Bereaved individuals reported particularly low access to peer support (contact with others in similar situations).
  • Perceived societal stigma (4%) and personal withdrawal (5%) were significant predictors of lower perceived social support.
  • Self-blame did not emerge as a significant predictor in this sample.

Conclusions:

  • Drug-related death bereavement is characterized by limited access to peer support, exacerbating isolation.
  • Societal stigma and individual withdrawal significantly undermine the perceived social support available to those bereaved by drug-related death.
  • Interventions should focus on reducing stigma and addressing withdrawal to improve social support for DRD bereaved individuals.