Abstract

Objective: To assess the relationship of quality of life with self-esteem among addicts and non-addict adolescents.
Methodology: The data of this cross-sectional correlation study was collected from different colleges and rehabilitation centers of Lahore from February to December 2019. The sample of 160 male consists of four groups, addicts, non addicts, relapse and under treatment adolescent’s age range 14-19 years. The questionnaires of Rosenberg self-esteem scale and world health quality of life scales were used for data collection.
Results: There was a positive relationship between quality of life and self-esteem. Non- addicts had score high on Rosenberg self-esteem scale as compared to addicts taking not any treatment, while addicts showed relapse and again undergoing treatment.
Conclusion: There is a valid relationship between an individual’s low self-esteem and the likelihood of becoming a victim of drug addiction. The study specifically showed high correlation between self-esteem and drug addiction.

Key words: Relapse, addicts, substance abuse.