The objective was to determine the prevalence of comorbidity among psychological distress and abuse/dependence on drugs on patients in treatment centres. This epidemiological, multicentre, study of cross-section, 107 patients over 18 years old, in treatment by abuse/dependence on drugs, Valparaiso, Chile, treatment centres, showed also other factors involved such as: aspects sociodemographic, functionality family, drug features and aspects of the granted services. The EULAC (Instrument for rapid diagnosis of situation of treatment for problems drug locally) the 10 K and Family Apgar was used for data collection. Results: 48.6% presented psychological distréss; 88.8% spoke satisfaction by current treatment; 66.4% belongs to a family normal functional. The results will enable to improve interventions in patients who are in treatment and rehabilitation in treatment centres.
Comorbidity; Substance use-related disorders; Psychological distress; Mental health assistance
