Highlights
Abstract
Introduction: Relapse is one of the most common problems in the
addiction treatment. The aim of this study was to increase the remission
rates, reduce relapse rates and investigate the effect of psychodrama on
depression, anxiety and locus of control after treatment in a group of
inpatients diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD).
Method: The study was started with 13 inpatients diagnosed with OUD
and completed with six members. In addition to psychoeducation, the
psychodrama study of 13 sessions lasted. The control group consisted of
six individuals with the same diagnosis and characteristics, who had only
undergone psychoeducation. Hamilton Depression-Anxiety and Rotter
Locus of Control Scales were applied to the participants before and after
the group.
Results: Anxiety rates decreased in both groups according to pre-test
and post-test results. In the outpatient part of the study, five patients in
the case group remained in treatment and clean at the end of the fifth
month and four at the end of the sixth month. In the control group only
two people could remain in treatment and clean at the end of the sixth
month. The most effective psychodrama techniques were empty chair,
doubling and mirroring.
Discussion: Both psychodrama techniques and SAMBA program are
applications that reduce anxiety levels of patients. It was concluded that
psychodrama applications aimed at increasing the internal control belief
may be beneficial in terms of increasing the motivation of the patients
and coping with relapse.
Keywords: Addiction, opioid, psychodrama, remission, relapse