Multi -Variable Analysis of Substance Use and Accompanying Psychopathologies

Abstract: This study aims to examine how the psychopathological symptoms that
accompany substance use disorders are knocked on a multi -variable plane. In particular,
psychological variables such as depression, impulsivity and attention deficit, as well as societies
on substance use behavior, were investigated. The research is designed with mixed method
approach; Beck Depression Scale (BDO), Barratt impulsivity scale (BIS-11) and Stroop test
were used as quantitative data collection tools, and qualitative data were obtained through semistructured interviews.
In the analysis, statistical methods such as Pearson correlation coefficient, multiple
regression, hierarchical modeling and opening factor analysis were used. Findings show that
depression and impulse levels significantly predicate the use of substances, especially in
particular, depressive symptoms play a fundamental role in both the onset and maintenance of
addiction behavior. In addition, it was found that structural variables such as low education
level, unemployment and social exclusion increase and reinforce addiction.
Factor analysis results showed that psychopathological spouse diagnoses were clustered
in two basic dimensions (mood -based and impulsive -based); This structure supported the need
to develop individual intervention strategies in treatment planning. Neuropsychological
assessments confirm that substance use disorder is not only behavioral, but also a cognitive and
neurobiological based structure with findings such as impaired attention processes and impulse
control.
The results of the research reveal that a multidimensional approach that evaluates the
individual's spiritual pattern together with social, cultural and biological layers will be more
effective in understanding and intervention of addiction.