results the χ2 test showed that the experimental and control groups significantly differed in relapse rates (χ2 = 6.30, df = 1, p < 0.001). in addition, the covariance analysis showed a significant difference between the two groups in resiliency enhancement at post-test (f = 33.76, p < 0.001) and follow-up (f = 37.67, p < 0.001). conclusion the results indicate that lifestyle training is effect...

In this exploratory study, we examined differences in the legal characteristics of Caucasian and African-American female offenders (n = 122) who were diverted into substance abuse treatment, to identify any racial disparities. We also examined the differences between groups in demographics and in substance abuse, family, and violence histories. In terms of legal characteristics, the results sho...

background: anxiety disorders and substance abuse are commonest comorbidities among bipolar i disorder (bid) patients. this study investigated the prevalence of anxiety disorders among bid patients based on their dependency on opioid. methods: in this cross sectional study the bid patients in iranian hospital of psychiatry were divided into two 89-patient groups; one group was considered as opi...

background addiction is a community problem, which has a negative effect on mental health and huge burden on society. previous studies clarify the role of substance abuser attitude on addiction.this study aimed to evaluate the effect of psycho education on attitude to drug addiction in patients with opioid dependency. material and methods total 40 patients (age18-45 years old), who have been re...

The authors discuss how SBIRT [screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment] can be used in a primary care setting identify excessive alcohol or substance use women at risk for developing dependency issues other adverse effects.

Alcoholism and drug addiction have marked impacts on the ability of families to function. Much of the literature has been focused on adult members of a family who present with substance dependency. There is limited research into the effects of adolescent substance dependence on parenting and family functioning; little attention has been paid to the parents' experience. This qualitative study lo...

BACKGROUND Areca nut is the seed of fruit oriental palm known as Areca catechu. Many adverse effects of nut chewing have been well documented in the medical literature. As these nuts are mixed with some other substances like tobacco and flavouring agents, it has been hypothesized that it might also cause some dependency symptoms among its users. Therefore, the objective of this study was to inv...