Psychoeducation Study
Conditions
Keywords
Substance Use Disorder, Psychoeducation, Craving, Psychological Resilience
Brief summary
What is known on the subject? Substance use disorder is a chronic condition with high relapse risk, and individuals under probation supervision are particularly vulnerable. Psychoeducation and psychological resilience are important factors in reducing craving and improving treatment outcomes. What the paper adds to existing knowledge What are the implications for practice? Psychoeducation can be effectively used by psychiatric nurses in probation settings to support recovery. Strengthening psychological resilience should be considered a key target in addiction interventions.
Detailed description
Introduction: Substance use disorder is a major public health problem that adversely affects individuals' physical, psychological, and social functioning. For individuals under probation supervision, preventing relapse and controlling substance use are of critical importance. Psychoeducation is an important psychosocial intervention with the potential to reduce craving and enhance psychological resilience. Aim: This study aimed to examine the effect of psychoeducation on substance craving levels and psychological resilience in individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder under probation supervision. Methods: A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design was used. The study included 60 participants (30 intervention, 30 control). A structured psychoeducation program was applied to the intervention group, while the control group continued to receive standard care. Data were collected using a personal information form, the substance craving scale, and the Adult Resilience Scale. Discussion: Psychoeducation is thought to reduce substance craving and increase psychological resilience by strengthening cognitive and emotional regulation in the addiction process.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALStructured Psychoeducation Program
A structured psychoeducation program was implemented for individuals with substance use disorder under probation supervision. The program focused on relapse prevention, coping strategies, psychological resilience, and craving management. It was delivered in weekly group sessions over six weeks by a trained mental health professional in a hospital setting. Each session lasted 60 minutes. The intervention was designed to support rehabilitation and treatment processes in outpatient probation services.
Sponsors
University of Gaziantep
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Masking description
No blinding was applied between participants and the intervention provider; however, data entry and statistical analyses were performed by a researcher who was not involved in the intervention.
Intervention model description
Arm 1: Experimental Group Arm 2: Control Group
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Being 18 years of age or older 2. Being under probation supervision 3. Having a diagnosis of substance use disorder according to DSM-5 4. Being able to attend psychoeducation sessions regularly 5. Providing written informed consent 6. Not having participated in a similar psychoeducation program within the past 6 months
Exclusion criteria
1. Diagnosis of schizophrenia, severe psychotic disorder, or cognitive impairment 2. Being in an acute withdrawal period 3. Inability to attend sessions regularly 4. Presence of severe communication or behavioral disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Substance Craving Level | Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after the 6-week intervention | Psychological resilience was measured using a validated resilience scale . Higher scores indicate greater resilience. |
| Psychological Resilience | Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after the 6-week intervention | Psychological resilience was measured using a validated resilience scale .Higher scores indicate greater resilience. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment Engagement | During the 6-week intervention period | Attendance and participation rates in psychoeducation sessions were recorded to evaluate program adherence. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed