Personality Tendencies, Family Dynamics, Spiritual Connectedness and Extent of Drug Dependency Bases for Psycho-Spiritual Intervention Program

Amid the government's efforts for a drug-free Philippines, it has been reported that more than 2,000 Filipinos were killed in the first six months after the “war on drugs” campaign was launched. Adolescent drug users have been subject to rehabilitation in compliance with the treatment and recovery plan imposed by the government. This descriptive-comparative and correlational research study determine the extent of drug dependence of adolescent substance abusers. Likewise, it also measures the difference in the extent of drug dependence and the relationship between personality tendencies and the extent of drug dependence. Furthermore, it measures the relationship between family dynamics, spiritual connectedness, and drug dependence of adolescent substance abusers. Researcher-made questionnaire and a standardized instrument were utilized among 42 adolescent substance abusers in the province of Iloilo. The findings indicate a moderate extent of drug dependence among the respondents. Moreover, there is no significant difference in drug dependence and no significant relationship between family dynamics, spiritual connectedness, and the extent of drug dependence. Lastly, a relationship between personality tendencies and the extent of drug dependence was established. Thus, adolescent substance abusers are more likely to manifest anxiety and low self-concept and depend on a particular substance.