Psychological Analysis of Drug Addiction among University Female Students

Abstract

The current study aims at identifying the psychology of taking and

addicting to drugs (Tramal) for a university female student so as to

determine the psychological characteristics and personality dynamics

of the addict. The study is also designed to recognize the factors,

causes and psychological experiences that constitute the psychological

environment for the addict. The purpose of the study is to provide remedial

and preventive programs for drug addicts. The researcher has

employed a case study method for a female addict (Tramal) at Al-Aqsa

University through using clinical interview, case history, clinical analysis

and thematic appreciation test (TAT). The researcher have come

to the conclusion that drug addiction is caused by personal,( Lack of

feeling of love &safety) family,(Family disputes and lack of following

up ) social,( Bad social condition ) cultural and religous backgrounds

( weakness of religious impulse) . Through using the clinical analysis

test, the case is proved to be suffering from schizophrenia, paranoia,

guilt feeling , imagination of illness, lack of love, feeling of distrust,

helplessness, and despair.