Factors Associated with Relapse from the Perspective of Drug Abusers in Self-Referral Centers Affiliated with the Welfare Organization for Addiction Treatment

Pournesaei, Ghazal Sadat; Rostami, Maryam

doi:10.22034/jmp.2023.407040.1069

Document Type : Research Article

Authors

¹ Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Rahman Institute of Higher Education, Ramsar, Iran

² M. A. Student in General Psychology, Department of Psychology, Rahman Institute of Higher Education, Ramsar, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22034/jmp.2023.407040.1069

Abstract

Addiction is a complex and difficult issue, with relapses occurring in about 50 to 70 percent of addicts after quitting. To better understanding the factors associated with relapse, we conducted a study from the perspective of drug abusers in self-referral centers affiliated with the Welfare Organization of Bandar-e Anzali. Our sample consisted of 181 men referred to addiction treatment centers in Bandar-e Anzali in 1400. We used a researcher-made questionnaire to collect data on demographic information and factors related to relapse. Our findings revealed that associating with addicted and deviant friends (2.62%) was the most important factor associated with relapse from the perspective of addicts. Based on our results, we suggest that training and intervention for assertiveness (the skill of saying no) in front of friends and changing clients’ lifestyles, as well as teaching interpersonal relationships and moderation to family members after quitting drug use, are necessary.

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Main Subjects

Abnormal Psychology

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Factors Associated with Relapse from the Perspective of Drug Abusers in Self-Referral Centers Affiliated with the Welfare Organization for Addiction Treatment

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Volume 3, Issue 4 - Serial Number 12
October 2023
Pages 1-9

Factors Associated with Relapse from the Perspective of Drug Abusers in Self-Referral Centers Affiliated with the Welfare Organization for Addiction Treatment

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Volume 3, Issue 4 - Serial Number 12October 2023Pages 1-9

Volume 3, Issue 4 - Serial Number 12
October 2023
Pages 1-9