COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE PSYCHOPATHOLOGY, QUALITY OF LIFE AND CAREGIVER BURDEN IN CAREGIVERS OF ALCOHOL USE DISORDER VERSUS OTHER SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS (OTHER THAN ALCOHOL)

Abstract

Background: The families of alcohol use disorder patients, especially the spouses, have 
increased risk of stressful life events, medical and psychiatric disorders, and greater use of 
medical care services. Present study was aimed to compare psychopathology, quality of life 
and caregiver burden in caregivers of alcohol use disorder versus other substance use disorders 
(other than alcohol). Material and Methods: Present study was cross-sectional, observational 
study, conducted in caregivers of patients of Substance Use Disorders underwent GHQ12 for 
screening of psychopathology, ZARIT BURDEN QUETIONNAIRE to assess burden in 
caregivers and WHOQOL BREF for assessing quality of life