Biopsychosocial Predictors of Drug Dependence among Filipino Drug Users in Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation

• Main Authors: Hechanova, Ma. Regina M., Manaois, Jason, Co, Trixia Anne, Escartin, Ivanhoe
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2023
• Subjects: community-based treatment; drug rehabilitation; Drug use; mental health; Philippines; well-being; Community Psychology; Psychology; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Substance Abuse and Addiction
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/psychology-faculty-pubs/417; https://doi.org/10.1080/15332640.2023.2217417
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

This study examines the biopsychosocial predictors of drug use and dependence among Filipino drug users enrolled in community-based drug rehabilitation. Data from 925 clients revealed that the severity of drug use, cigarette and alcohol use, recovery skills, and mental health problems predict drug d...