Background: Craving is closely interconnected with substance addiction. Although, it has
also been identified as a relevant factor in continued substance use and relapse after stopping. self-
efficacy, is the ability to resist substance use in risk situations. Aim: The study was aimed to assess
a relation between substance use craving and self-efficacy in addict patients. Design: A descriptive
correlational design was utilized in this study. Setting and subject: Conducted on convenient 250
hospitalized addict patients in addiction and rehabilitation department at El-Abbasia Psychiatric
Hospital in Cairo. Data Collection tools: Using Socio-demographic data sheet, Brief Substance
Craving Scale (BSCS) and Alcohol Abstinence Self-Efficacy Scale (AASE). Results: High percent
of the studied patients had severe level craving, and middle level of self-efficacy. Conclusion:
There was a statistically significant negative correlation between substance craving and substance
abstinence self-efficacy. Recommendations: The present study recommended that developing
psychosocial intervention for Enhancing self-efficacy and resilience among addict patients.