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Investigation the role of psychological, environmental and physical factors in tendency to addiction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

S.J. Mosavi Amiri*
Affiliation:
Medical Clinic of Dr. Mosavi, Babol, Iran

Abstract

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Introduction & objectives

For better understanding of the effective factors in tendency to addiction, the research aimed to survey this question what is the first cause of addiction? Psychological, Environmental or Physical causes.

Method

80 addicted people were randomly selected and Abuse Drug Assessment Inventory (ADAI) was administered on them. Chi Square formula was used to analyze the results.

Results

Findings showed 55 percent of tendency to addiction was psychological. Also more analyzing showed 65 percent of continuing causes of addiction were psychological factors such as fear, anxiety, sorrow.

Conclusion

In regard to results we should put more emphasis on psychological prevention and treatment methods so that both tendency to addiction and continuing causes of addiction decrease and control.

Type
P01-84
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2011
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