The Effects of Family-Centered Problem-Solving Education on Relapse Rate, Self Efficacy and Self Esteem Among Substance Abusers

This study investigates whether teaching drug abusers and their families problem-solving skills can help reduce relapse rates and improve self-confidence and self-worth. Sixty individuals addicted to opium and heroin were split into two groups: one received standard addiction treatment, and the other received standard treatment plus family-centered problem-solving education sessions. The study found that the group receiving problem-solving education experienced fewer relapses and showed greater improvements in self-esteem and self-efficacy compared to the group receiving only standard treatment.

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  Family-centered problem-solving education significantly increased self-esteem and self-efficacy among drug abusers.
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  The intervention group had a significantly lower relapse rate compared to the control group.
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  Logistic regression analysis identified younger age and implementation of the intervention as preventive factors against relapse.