Quality of Life and Depression of Individual with Substance Use Disorder

Background: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a widespread public health concern with far -reaching consequences for individuals, families, and communities. While extensive research has been conducted to understand the physiological and psychological aspects of addiction, there is a critical need to investigate its impact on the broader well -being and mental health of affected individuals. This study aimed to assess the quality of life and level of depression of individuals with substance use disorder. Materials and Methods: The study used a non -experimental descriptive research design and convenient sampling to recruit 55 individual with substance use disorder admitted in De -addiction center at Bangalore, Karnataka. Data was collected by using World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Version Questionnaire (WHOQOL -BREF) and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ -9). Results: The study revealed that majority of substance users were male, had primary level education and married. The average age of participants was found to be 38 yrs. The patients' mean PHQ -9 score was 9.43±4.4 and mean WHOQOL -BREF score was 78.94±12.55, with the highest mean score of 24.01 in the environmental domain, followed by 21.6 in physical, 18.16 in psychological, and 9.27 in social domain. Majority of participants were found to have mild (40%) to moderate (36.4%) level of depression. Education level of participant was found to be significantly associated with Physical domain of WHOQOL -BREF (0.006). Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into the quality of life and levels of depression among individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and underscores the importance of early intervention and prevention strategies in reducing the risk of substance misuse and its detrimental effects on quality of life and mental health.