Internalized stigma, Self-esteem, and Depression among Patients with Alcohol Substance Use Disorder

The aim of the study was to find the Internalized stigma, Self-esteem, and Depression among patients with alcohol substance use disorder. The study used a purposive sampling method and had a correlational research design, in which the sample population are all males from rehabilitation centres. The results showed that there is a relationship between Internalized stigma, Self-esteem, and Depression among patients with Alcohol substance use disorder. Internalized stigma and Self-esteem had a negative correlation between them; Self-esteem and Depression had a negative correlation between them and there was a positive correlation found between Depression and internalized stigma. In conclusion, it is important to address these factors as it heavily affects the number of people who seek help and receive proper treatment. A reduction in stigma can cause many positive changes in the society and for the individuals suffering from them, as well as their family and friends.