Emotional Intelligence, Motivation and Dysfunctional Attitude among Patients with Substance Use: Cognitive Behavior Therapy

he study explores the significant predictive relationship between emotional intelligence, motivation, and dysfunctional attitude among substance use patients with role of cognitive behavior therapy. The sample was comprised 150 addictive patients. Among patients, 40 were selected for intervention. divided into two groups 20 each in experimental controlled groups. Participants using a purposive sampling technique from Poly Clinic Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan. To estimate constructs following scales used Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form Scale, Situational Motivation Dysfunctional Attitude Scale Short Drug Abuse Screening Test all Urdu. Patients high level For participant, 12 sessions planned. statistical calculations done Statistical Package Social Sciences(V-26). Regression analysis confirmed that intelligence motivation is predictors attitudes [R²=.066; F (2, 147) = 5.198, p<.01] 6.6% explained variation due to motivation. effectiveness therapy also evident mean score (M=78.6, M 169.00), (M=58.1, 92.10) (M=61.1, 26.00) pre posttest scores. It indicates Cognitive Behavior Therapy effective treatment drug addicts deal lower levels as well higher attitudes. results showed there change 169.00) 92.10). attitude, which indicate attitude.