Kafi Hernashki H, Ahadi H, Tajeri B. (2020). Combination of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy Intervention and the Twelve Steps Approach: Analysis of a new method to reduce the drug-using temptation.
Rooyesh.
9(10), 115-124.
URL:
http://frooyesh.ir/article-1-2177-en.html
1- Department of health psychology, Kish International Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kish Island, Iran.
2- Department of Psychology, Karaj branch, Islamic Azad University, Alborz,Iran , ahadi@aut.ac.ir
3- Department of Psychology, Karaj branch, Islamic Azad University, Alborz , Iran.
Abstract: (2074 Views)
Addiction as a recurrent, destructive, self-inflicted disorder inflicting harm on family and society comes at a high cost while wasting opportunities and suppressing talents. Several treatment options have been designed for addiction but one of the most effective and important methods used all over the world is the twelve-step program or the treatment protocol used in the meetings of anonymous addicts. However, this method alone has often been associated with shortcomings. It has been shown that the twelve-step approach will be more effective when combined with therapeutic approaches to treat comorbid disorders such as depression and anxiety. Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy is an experiential and emotional therapy that has been shown to be highly effective and persistent in reducing depression and anxiety. This study analyzes the mechanism of effectiveness of intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapeutic interventions along with the twelve-step approach in reducing the symptoms of addiction, reducing the temptation to consume, and reducing the psychological defenses that lead to addiction.
Type of Article:
Analysis |
Subject:
addiction Received: 2020/06/25 | Accepted: 2020/08/2 | ePublished: 2020/12/30