Studying the effectiveness of motivational group therapy in heroin addicts in Kabul

Autor: Sediqa Akbari, Changiz Rahimi, Nourollah Mohamadi, Sayed Hussain Hussaini
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Intervention Journal of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Conflict Affected Areas, Vol 16, Iss 3, Pp 249-255 (2018)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1571-8883
1872-1001
DOI: 10.4103/INTV.INTV_27_18
Popis: Afghanistan has one of the highest rates of substance use in the world, yet existing treatment focuses on detoxification, residential rehabilitation and with very low intensity aftercare. Current available treatment should be changed to more evidence-based modalities, such as structured psychosocial interventions. In addition, the main role of affect in development, maintenance and abstinence of substance use disorders should be also taken into account. Many therapy models can assist in substance use disorders recovery, such as the trans-theoretical model of change, which is a motivational programme that facilitates change by (1) increasing awareness and self re-evaluation; (2) understanding the necessity for change; (3) increasing motivation; and (4) maintaining change and preventing relapse. This field report describes using group therapy for those who are not sufficiently motivated to drug cessation, components of group therapy, as well as results, challenges and suggestions for future studies.
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