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Mohsen Hosseinbor1, Nour-Mohammad Bakhshani2, Mansour Shakiba1
1Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, IR Iran.
International Journal of High Risk Behaviors & Addiction
|June 28, 2014
Summary
Families of individuals with substance use disorders exhibit significantly lower functioning across all measured dimensions compared to non-addicted individuals. This highlights the critical need for family-centered interventions in substance use prevention and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Family Studies
- Addiction Research
Background:
- Family functioning significantly influences the onset and continuation of substance use.
- Understanding family dynamics is crucial for addressing addiction.
- Previous research indicates a link between family environment and substance dependence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare family functioning dimensions between addicted and non-addicted individuals.
- To identify specific areas of family dysfunction in substance use disorders.
- To provide empirical evidence for family-based addiction treatment approaches.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study with 228 participants (118 addicted, 110 non-addicted).
- Addicted individuals recruited from psychiatric outpatient clinic; non-addicted from general population.
- Family Assessment Device (FAD) used to measure seven dimensions of family functioning.
Main Results:
- Significant differences observed in problem solving, communication, roles, affective responsiveness, affective involvement, and behavioral control (P < 0.01).
- Families of addicted individuals scored lower on all FAD subscales compared to families of non-addicted individuals.
- Overall family performance was significantly poorer in the substance-dependent group.
Conclusions:
- Family functioning is demonstrably impaired in individuals with substance dependence.
- Interventions targeting family dynamics are essential for effective substance use disorder treatment and prevention.
- Involving families in healthcare services is a necessary strategy for managing addiction.
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