Modern societies grapple with an escalating prevalence of sleep problems and addiction. This nexus warrants exploration, particularly concerning preventive strategies. Hence, this study endeavors to elucidate the interplay between sleep problems, social jet lag, chronotype, and addiction susceptibility. The present research, applying a cross-sectional correlational design, employed 180 Iranian adults through internet invitations. Research data were collected using the Iranian Addiction Potential Scale (IAPS), MCTQ, ESS, and rMEQ. The findings highlight the predictive role of ESS, weekly sleep duration, social jet lag, and rMEQ in addiction potential. It is worth mentioning that there was no significant association between MSFsc and morning/evening chronotype and addiction potential. The results indicate the importance of identifying and supporting individuals predisposed to addiction. According to the results, it seems that sleep problems, sleep duration, and social jet lag are more important variables in preventing addiction, so sleep hygiene programs are suggested.
