Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the addiction and severity of people with alcohol and substance use disorders and the co-dependency levels of family members.
Method: The research was conducted on 122 people aged 18 and over, diagnosed with alcohol and substance use disorders, and their family members. Data were collected at Green Crescent Counseling Centers, which provide free outpatient psychosocial support. Case report form, Addiction Profile Index Scale, and Co-Dependency Factor in Addiction scale were administered to the participants.
Results: Of the 122 participants in the study, 94.3% were men and 5.7% were women. When the addiction severities of the participants were examined, it was seen that 41.8% were high, 33.6% were medium and 24.6% were low. According to this analysis, a positive, statistically significant relationship was established between the FIVE Scale total score, which measures the spouse addiction level of families, and the BAPI Total (r=0.320 p<0.001) score, which shows the addiction severity of individuals. A statistically significant difference was detected between the participants' total scores on the Co-Dependency Factor Scale in Addiction and the BAPI discrimination groups (KV=12.908 p=0.002). Co-Dependency Factor scores showed a statistically significant difference between those with high BAPI discrimination and those with low and medium discrimination.
Conclusion: There is a positive and significant relationship between the severity of addiction and the spouse addiction levels of their families. These data show us that families also need support when working with people with alcohol-substance use disorders.
