Exploring the Relationship between Drug Addiction and Quality of Life in Herat, Afghanistan: A Cross-sectional Study

Background: Addiction is a global public health problem, with over 36 million people suffering from drug-use disorders. Afghanistan, the world’s leading opium producer, has high rates of drug use owing to easy access drugs in this country. This study aimed investigate users’ quality life Herat, and identify factors affecting it. Methods: cross-sectional examined health-related at six rehabilitation camps March July 2019, using short form-36 questionnaire (SF-36). Data collected through interviews were analyzed SPSS software (version 25). Findings: A total 240 participants Afghanistan participated study. The majority (80%) rated their overall as "good" or "very good". Men had higher average scores for mental vitality than women those aged 30-39 highest life. Statistically significant differences found bodily pain (P=0.038), (P=0.042), social functioning (P=0.046) among users different types drugs. Opium abusers physical components, followed by heroin, methamphetamine, hashish, crack abusers. Conclusion: explored relationship between addiction Afghanistan. findings showed that young adults more vulnerable male addicts can inform development effective programs but research needed treatment strategies.