The relationship of neo-pi performance to coping styles, patterns of use, and triggers for use among substance abusers

Article Abstract:

NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI) data from male substance abusers undergoing treatment were analyzed to elucidate the relationship of neo-pi performance to coping mechanisms, patterns of abuse, and triggers for use. The results were then compared to the scores on measures of psychopathology that evaluate characteristics related to those incorporated in the NEO-PI. Extroversion, agreebleness and conscientiousness were found to be related to the greater confidence in the capability to avoid usage, while neuroticism was more related to the absence of confidence in self-control.

Measurement, Drug abuse, Psychology, Pathological, Psychopathology

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Aggression and hostility in substance abusers: the relationship to abuse patterns, coping style, and relapse triggers

Article Abstract:

Examination of the hostile and aggressive attitudes using the NEO Personality Inventory Hostility Scale of 3,367 substance abusers undergoing treatment revealed that multiple substance abusers scored substantially high on all the measures with frequent inclinations for escape avoidance, distancing and confrontational coping styles. Highly hostile and aggressive patients experienced more episodes that triggered substance use and reported lower confidence in resisting use during adverse situations.

Analysis, Aggressiveness (Psychology)

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Psychological and behavioural factors associated with relapse among heroin abusers treated in therapeutic communities

Article Abstract:

A comparative study of two groups of heroin users indicates that various models of treatment need to be integrated for effective treatment. One group had patients who relapsed to heroin use within six months of treatment and the other group had people who hadn't consumed heroin seven months after treatment. The general profile of the patients in the two groups is different. The psychological alterations, coping strategies, attitudes to abstinence during and after treatment are also distinctive.

Psychological aspects, Compulsive behavior, Heroin habit

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