The present study sets to investigate both attachment styles and emotional maturity as two influential factors contributing to the prevention and treatment of addition. Research has shown that attachment styles contribute to the development of personality traits. Personality is regarded as an effective factor that enhances the inclination towards drug use. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the relationship between attachment styles and addiction with emotional maturity. The participants of the present study consisted of 120 people who were assigned into two groups. In one group, there were 60 opiate addicts who were under treatment in Healthy Life Center for Abandonment in Kerman city during March 2010. In the second group, there were 60 healthy people living in Kerman city during the same time. The instruments used to collect the data included Collins & Read attachment scale and emotional maturity scale. Mann Whitney U test and Chi-square test were run to analyze the data. The results showed that there is significant difference in attachment styles and emotional maturity between opiate addicts and non-addicts. The results revealed that addicts usually have insecure attachment styles while non-addicts have secure styles. Besides, addicts enjoyed a lower level of emotional maturity comparing with non-addicts.
