Antisocial features and aggression in drug addicts: a comparative study

ABSTRACT

To determine the differences between the Drug Addicts and Control [Normal] group on the variables of Aggression and Antisocial features. A comparative study. Sadaqat Clinic, and New Horizons Care Center, Karachi, in April 2005 to May 2006. Drug Addict patients who were Poly drug users and under treatment were selected. After detailed literature review it was hypothesized that 1] Drug Addicts would score high on the variable of aggression as compared to control group. 2] Drug Addicts would score high on the variable of Antisocial Features as compared to control group. The sample consisted of two groups with equal number of drug addict patients [n=25] and normal participants [n=25]. The age range of both groups was from 25-40 [Mean=32.14] years and minimal educational level was middle. Aggression subscale and Antisocial features Subscale of Personality Assessment Inventory [PAI] were administered to measure the variables of Aggression and Antisocial features of drug addicts and Control group. t-test was applied to determine the difference between drug addicts and Control group on the variables of Aggression and Antisocial features. Results showed the significant difference between drug addicts and Control group on the variables of aggression [t=6.012, df=48, p<0.05] and Antisocial features [t=7.828, df=48, p<0.05]. Findings show that Drug Addicts have high level of aggression and antisocial features as compared to Control [normal] group