Drugs as Soulmates: The Construction and Validation of a 12-Item Soulmate Scale to Measure Substance Addiction and Loneliness

Drugs as Soulmates: The Construction and Validation of a 12-Item Soulmate Scale to Measure Substance Addiction and Loneliness

Substance users use substances to tackle psychological stress, frustrations, poor social support and poor-quality relationships. Such experience resembles seeking a soulmate for receiving comfort, a sense of security and satisfaction to relieve feelings of loneliness. Against this backdrop, the stud...

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Main Authors: T. Wing Lo, Jerf W. K. Yeung, Gabriel K. W. Lee, Cherry H. L. Tam, Gloria H. Y. Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
substance abuse
drug addiction
drug treatment
soulmate
loneliness
Hong Kong
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/24/9408

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