Cognitive–behavioral couple therapy of drug–abuse in Iran

The purpose of the present paper was to reports on the application of cognitive-behavioral couples therapy in the treatment of couples who suffered from drug dependence and it's-related disorders. Tow subjects were studied in this research. In order to identify the secondary disorders combined...

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Published in:Procedia, social and behavioral sciences social and behavioral sciences, 2010, Vol.5, p.707-710
Main Author: Khodayarifard, Mohammad
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cognitive-behavior
couple therapy
drug-abuse
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Summary:The purpose of the present paper was to reports on the application of cognitive-behavioral couples therapy in the treatment of couples who suffered from drug dependence and it's-related disorders. Tow subjects were studied in this research. In order to identify the secondary disorders combined with drug and alcohol in the subjects, the MMPI, and SCL-90-R tests were administered to the subjects, together with a clinical interview based on DSM-IV-TR criteria, and psychiatrist's diagnosis. The results of the study indicated that problem solving skills, relaxation, dependence management, coping skills, and self-monitoring were effective in treating drug abuse and related disorders.
ISSN:1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.07.169