Problems of adjustment reported among a group of heroin addicts

Many reports in the literature concerning the heroin addict and his addiction have been related to psychological tests and the personality and behavior among addicts. However, studies have not cited his adjustment problems. Forty-seven narcotic addicts were surveyed to determine their adjustment difficulties by an administration of the Mooney Problem Checklist. The results indicate that the most difficult areas of adjustment were related to personality, self-improvement, the home and family, and occupation. It was concluded that among these participating narcotic addicts, four areas were noted as frequent problems while five additional areas were reported as less of an adjustment difficulty.