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The case for considering quality of life in addiction research and clinical practice.

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Substance use disorders are increasingly viewed as chronic conditions, and addiction treatment services are beginning to adopt models that were developed to address other chronic conditions. These models address the impact of disease and services on the patient's overall well-being. From this perspective, treatment for addiction aims for the broad goal of recovery, which is defined as abstinence plus improved quality of life. However, the addiction field has come late to the chronic disease perspective, and the concept of quality of life in addiction is relatively undeveloped. This article reviews the evidence for the relevance of quality of life in substance use disorder treatment and recovery and discusses the importance of incorporating quality-of-life indices into research and services.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Author: Alexandre B Laudet

Institution: National Development and Research Institutes

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Awards: Pathways ot long-term abstinence:Self-help processes, 12-Step as Aftercare: Predictors and Effectiveness