To what extent does social support influence alcohol dependency
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Does lower social support correlate to higher severity of dependency and relapse rates in individuals, recovering from alcohol dependency, based in Leeds?
IRAS ID
214093
Contact name
Tess Gillham
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Leeds
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 7 months, 27 days
Research summary
This is an undergraduate research project by a student or students at Leeds University Medical School: alcohol dependence impacts upon the lives of large numbers of people in the UK and can cause physical and mental health problems. Research suggests that less than 10% of people with alcohol dependence access treatment, it is important that those people who do access treatment feel as supported as possible. Research also suggests that people who feel less supported during treatment are more likely to relapse and return to alcohol use. This study aims to measure, using anonymous questionnaires, how supported people with alcohol misuse and dependency feel at different stages of their treatment (before and during) and whether support is linked to the severity of their alcohol dependence or the frequency of any relapse. Consenting adults who signifiantly misuse alcohol or who have diagnosed alcohol dependency will be offered the opportunity to complete anonymous questionnaires. These adults will all be receiving either intensive community mental health (day hospital) or out-patient addiction services provided by Leeds and York Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust.\nThe study has four main aims:\nTo measure the amount of social support that individuals with alcohol problems and dependence receive before and during recovery.\nTo measure their levels of satisfaction with this support.\nTo investigate any relationship between self-perception of support and severity of alcohol misuse.\nTo investigate any relationship between self-perception of support and frequency of relapse. \n
REC name
North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/NW/0200
Date of REC Opinion
29 Mar 2017
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion