Family-centred interventions for people with substance use disorders in low-income and middle-income country settings: a scoping review protocol

Abstract Abstract: Introduction: Substance use disorder (SUD) and problematic substance use are global public health concerns with significant multifaceted implications for physical health and psychosocial well-being. The impact of SUD extends beyond the individual to their family while imposing financial and social burdens on the community. Though family-centred interventions have shown promise in addressing SUD, their implementation and impact in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) remain underexplored. Methods and analysis: Per Joanna Briggs Institute’s scoping review protocol, a systematic search