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  • Understanding the differences between spontaneous remission and treatment-assisted recovery in substance use disorders (SUDs) is crucial for public health.
  • Self-changers (SC) and treatment-changers (TC) represent distinct pathways to recovery, necessitating targeted research into their unique characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare self-changers (SC) and treatment-changers (TC) on sociodemographic factors, personal characteristics, SUD severity, and psychiatric issues.
  • To identify predictors of SUD severity, psychiatric problems, and belonging to the SC group.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 229 Israeli respondents (134 SC, 95 TC).
  • Data collection focused on sociodemographic information, personal characteristics, SUD severity, psychiatric problems, and history of child abuse.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences emerged between SC and TC groups.
  • SC were younger, possessed a higher sense of coherence, and reported greater cannabis use.
  • TC exhibited higher rates of criminal involvement, child abuse history, and severe psychiatric problems; SUD severity did not differ significantly between groups.

Conclusions:

  • SUD severity alone does not distinguish between self-changers and treatment-changers.
  • History of child abuse and psychiatric problem severity are significant differentiating factors.
  • Integrated treatment approaches addressing childhood trauma, SUDs, and psychiatric comorbidities are essential for effective recovery.