Background Several evidences from epidemiologic and treatment studies indicate that anxiety disorders, depression, and substance use disorders commonly co-occur, and the interaction is multifaceted and variable. Epidemiological studies and investigations within clinical substance abuse populations have found an association between anxiety disorders, depression, and substance use disorders. Results The mean age was 28.1 ± 6.5 years. The majority belonged to the moderate socioeconomic status (52%). Substance use disorder (SUD) patients expressed higher levels of anxiety and depression in comparison to the control group. Most of the study group (97%) expressed different levels of anxiety. Eighty percent of them expressed high and moderate anxiety levels, and 20% of caregivers were having mild anxiety levels. Ninety-three percent of the substance users expressed different levels of depression, either mild 12%, moderate 9%, or severe 72%. The Drug Use Disorder Identification Test scores were positively correlated with anxiety (r = 0.256 and p = 0.010) and depression (r = 0.330 and p = 0.001). Moreover, it was found that anxiety and depression are positively correlated with each other’s (r = 0.630 and p = 0.001). Conclusion Substance use disorders are associated with high levels of anxiety and depression. More specifically, it is associated with severe depression and anxiety. There is an obvious association between the presence of anxiety and depression on the one hand and the severity of drug-related problems on the other hand. Depression and anxiety are commonly present together in patients with SUDs.

Psycho-educational program is an aspect of therapy that offers information, and support for people in treatment for drug addiction and relaxation techniques can help patients to deal with anxiety that are linked to relapse and early treatment termination. This study aimed to: Evaluate the effect of psycho-educational program and relaxation techniques on anxiety among drug addict people. Quasi-Experimental pretest posttest controlled design was used. Subjects and Method:The studied sample consisted of 100 drug addict people, 50 were study group & 50 were control group. Tools: personal data, socioeconomic status scale, pattern of drug addiction questionnaire, Beck Anxiety Inventory. Results: The majority of drug addict people had severe levels of anxiety in preprogram intervention. However, post program intervention; less than half of study group had minimal levels of anxiety. While, more than half of control group had severe levels of anxiety. Conclusion: Psycho-educational program and relaxation techniques were effective to improve levels of anxiety among study group than control group. Recommendations: Proper follow-up and management of psychological problems among drug addict people to prevent relapse.

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