Abstract.:
Little research has been carried out assessing the impact on families when one member abuses psychoactive substances, nor the indirect costs of associated problems such as theft, property damage, academic failure, debt, or legal trouble. This study surveyed 441 relatives of drug users in Colombian treatment centers, collecting sociodemographic data, direct and indirect costs, and the impact on four dimensions: family, labour, mental health, and leisure. Analysis of the data evaluated correlations between socioeconomic stratum, income, and the different cost categories. The results showed that having a drug user in the family significantly increases their expenses, and that direct costs are up to six times their monthly budget—and 13 times when including indirect costs. This is the first of various papers aimed at evaluating the direct and indirect costs, as well as the intangible costs related to drug use.
Keywords:
Drug Abuse, Direct Costs, Indirect Cost, Impact, Family, Health Economics.
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