A review of psychological factors associated with drug abuse in Iran

Addiction is one of the most vulnerable so­cial issues that threatens the community, especially the younger generation in earnest. So today, substance abuse and addiction has become a major concern for human being. According to the most widespread problems of addiction and the high cost of the fight against drugs, It seems the prevention of drug abuse is a very cost-effective and efficient. In recent years, numerous studies have been carried out in Iran in the etiology and prevention of drug use. In order to improve planning for future research activities, assessment and classification of scientific results in the past decade is essential. In this review we have tried to collect psychological factors associated with addiction that has been achieved in the last 20 years in research of Iran. This study gives insight to professionals and therapists to identify the threat and risk of addiction factors and, if necessary, proposes appropriate interventions.