SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

In the present study social support will be defined in order tofind its moderating role in depression among people with substance use disorder. Objectives:The Objective of the study was to explore that stigma is a significant predictor of depressionin people with substance used disorder. Further, the study aim was to explore the significantrole of perceived social support in depression among the people with substance use disorder.Study Design: Sample was collected through purposive sampling technique. Setting, Period:Sample was gathered from different treatment and rehabilitation centers situated across Sialkot andMultan from August 2015 to June 2016. Material & Methods: Sample included 200 maleswith substance used disorder between age range of 20 to 50 (Mean age = 31.34, S.D = 7.988)were assessed on perceived stigma of substance abuse scale (Loma, O’ Hair, Knollenberg, Hayes,& Fletcher, 2010) and Saddiqui Shah Depression Scale (Shah, 1992). Regression analysis wasapplied to analyze the hypotheses. Results: The results reflected significant relationship ofperceived stigma and depression (r= .464; F (54.275), p<.001; R²=.215]. Resultshows perceived social support as a moderator between stigma and depression among peoplewith substance use disorder (r =.565; F (46.138), p<.001; R2=319]. Conclusion: Stigmatizingattitude of significant others in people with substance use disorder is increasing the negativefeelings among people with substance use disorder. Perception of this blaming attitude byother causes a deep effect on them and they suffer depression. Further, the Perception of socialsupport from others plays a momentous role in the lives of people it is helpful to cope all theproblems.