Author/Authors :
Mancheri, Hamideh School of Nursing and Midwifery - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan , Alavi, Mousa Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan , Sabzi, Zahra Nursing & Midwifery Department - Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Groan , Maghsoudi, Jahangir Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan
Abstract :
Background and objectives: Given its progressive nature in all life aspects, drug abuse
threatens the health of individuals, families, and society and causes some economic,
political and human damages to each society. In this regard, family is the first variable
exposed to such a threat. Accordingly, the present study was to review the problems
facing families of substance abusers.
Methods: In this study, the Scopus, Medline, SID, PubMed, Google Scholar, and
Science Direct databases were surfed using keywords such as problems, substance abuse,
addiction, family during 2000 to 2017. Finally, 30 full-text articles were selected.
Results: Studies have revealed that drug-related disorders affect the family system and
members and bring family members different problems, including psychosocial,
economic, physical, family and educational problems. These studies reported the
psychological problems of family members as the most frequent one.
Conclusion: The present study indicated that family members with substance abusers
face different problems in different aspects of their life; therefore, the need to expand
prevention and treatment programs for such persons seems to be urgent.
