Abstract

IntroductionSubstance abuse of main family member can affect other family members in some studies.AimsComparing the mental status of mothers and wives of addicted men, with mothers and wives of non-addicted men.MethodsIn a case-control study which performed in a recovery home in Arak-Iran, In 2009, 57 mothers and wives of addicted men, and 57 mothers and wives of non-addicted men were assessed by MMPI-2 questionnaire. Data were analyzed by using SPSS V17.ResultsThe mean scores of addicted men's mothers were significantly higher than non-addicted men's mothers in hypochondriasis, depression, psychopath deviation, paranoia, psychasthenia, schizoid, and F scales. On the other hand, the mean scores of addicted men's wives were significantly higher than non-addicted men's wives in hypochondriasis, psychopath deviation, paranoia, psychasthenia, schizoid, and F scales.ConclusionThere are severe psychiatric problems in mothers and wives of addicted men.

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