Comparison of Differentiation of Self and Cognitive Self-Control between Addicts with a Successful Withdrawal Attempt and Drug Dependent Individuals

The aim of this study was to compare the differentiation of self and cognitive self-control between addicts with a successful withdrawal attempt and drug dependent individuals. In a causal comparative study, 32 patients with substance dependence and 31 addicts with a successful withdrawal attempt were selected via convenience sampling method and were matched together in terms of age, gender, marital status, education, and occupation. The participants responded to Differentiation of Self Inventory (DSI) and a demographic questionnaire. The results showed that the mean scores of the addicts with a successful withdrawal attempt were higher than those of the group of patients with substance dependence in terms of the differentiation of self and cognitive self-control. According to the findings of this study, differentiation of self and cognitive self-control seem to be among the important factors in the success of addiction abstinence and withdrawal.