An inverse relationship between perceived social support and substance use frequency in socially stigmatized populations

Introduction: Social isolation and alcohol and substance use disorders (ASUD) have been identified as global health risks. Social support is protective against developing ASUD and is associated with beneficial addiction treatment outcomes. Socially stigmatized populations are at higher risk of both...

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Main Authors: Rachel Rapier, Scott McKernan, Christopher S. Stauffer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-12-01
Series:Addictive Behaviors Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352853218302268