Characteristics of codependence and mental self-control in mothers of adoles cents with drug dependence

In the article features of manifestations of codependence and mental self-control and their interrelationship in mothers of adolescents with drug dependence (the main group) in comparison with mothers of adolescents without mental disturbances are considered. Research methods: the standardized interview, questionnaires of codependence by Weinhold and V.I. Morosanova “Style of self-control of behavior”. Results of research. It is established that high degree of codependence in mothers is noted both in the main and control groups (64.1% and 53.3%). The general level of self-control in both groups (30.8±7.4 and 30.5±4.9 accordingly) is high enough. The interrelationship of indicators of individual-style features of self-control and the indicator of codependence in the basic group is traced in all parameters, except “Flexibility” and “Independence”. Conclusion. Indicators of factor of vegetative balance give evidence of the presence of high level of chronic mental codependence which is a risk factor of impairment of mental health. Psychopreventive maintenance programs in codependence should include an orientation on removal of superfluous psychological pressure.