The investigation of depression, anxiety and stress factors which the determinant of alcohol and substance addiction in university students

This work, investigation aims the effects of depression, anxiety and stress which thought to be effective in tending to alcohol and drug addiction of university students. The sample group is university students with 313 young (174 female, 139 male) in Istanbul province. BAPI-T (dependence index profile) screening form was used for the diagnosis of alcohol and substance abuse in the study. DASO (Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale) was applied for identify of the status it which depression, anxiety and stress. The findings were with statistical analysis of the obtained data. Depression was found at the highest rate among dependent individuals. Also depression was identified as enhancing factor to frequency of use of substance. Anxiety was found as enhancing factor to urge of substance. Stress was identified to be most significant cause for life issues to be causing addiction. Consequently; depression, anxiety and stress which are believed to be the most significant factors, should seriously be considered to be treated to prevent addiction in rehabilitation services. Key words: Addiction, Depression, Anxiety and Stress