Addictive Behavior & Dual Diagnosis

Biography

Biography: Hossein Ansari

Abstract

Substance abuse is one of the most important problems in Iran and around the world. On the other hand, the recurrence of addiction is the major problems among  addicted people. Thus, this research was aimed to investigate the relationship between happiness and self- confidence with the recurrence of addiction in methadone treated addicts. In this study, 250 addicts referring to addiction treatment centers of Zahedan city were studied prospectively. The data were collected through an interview using a structured questionnaire including demographic characteristics, addiction related characteristics, and standard self-confidence and happiness questionnaire. The recurrence of addiction was approved by physician. The data were analyzed in Stata.12 software using chi-square test and multiple logistic regression. In this study 206 (82.4%) males and 44 females (17.6%) addict persons with age mean of 35.77±11.2 were studied. The recurrence rate during at least 6 months follow-up was 64.8% (n=162). Although in the final model the chance of recurrence of addiction in low self-confidence (OR = 1.60, CI=95%: 0.89-2.89), and low happiness addicts (OR = 1.57, CI=95%: 0.92-2.70), was more but did not reach significant level. The model was adjusted for potential confounder such as drug use, history of previous drug withdrawal, history of alcohol consumption an demographic varibles.There was a high rate of addiction relapse in southeast of Iran. Regarding psychological factors; the self- confidence and happiness are poorly correlated with addiction recurrence. However, more psychological studies relevant to the recurrence of addiction in other societies and the monitoring of addicts by families considering with recurrence related  variables, are recommended.