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Published in: BMC Psychiatry 1/2017

Open Access 01-12-2017 | Research article

Anger management in substance abuse based on cognitive behavioral therapy: an interventional study

Authors: Ladan Zarshenas, Mehdi Baneshi, Farkhondeh Sharif, Ebrahim Moghimi Sarani

Published in: BMC Psychiatry | Issue 1/2017

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Abstract

Background

Anger and aggression have been developing notably in societies, especially among patients depending on substance abuse. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of anger management based on group education among patients depending on substances according to Patrick Reilly’s cognitive behavioral approach.

Methods

In a quasi- experimental study, all patients who met the inclusion criteria were evaluated regarding their aggression level. The participants were assigned to 12 educational sessions based on group therapy and Patrick-Reilly’s anger management by focusing on using a combination of cognitive intervention, relaxation, and communication skills. The data were analyzed using the SPSS statistical software, version 16.

Results

The findings showed a significant difference between the two groups regarding aggression level after the intervention (p = 0.001). No significant relationship was observed between aggression level and demographic variables (p > 0.05).

Conclusion

The intervention of this study can be used for establishing self-management and decreasing anger among patients depending on substances. They can also be used as a therapeutic program in addition to pharmacotherapy.

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Metadata
Title
Anger management in substance abuse based on cognitive behavioral therapy: an interventional study
Authors
Ladan Zarshenas
Mehdi Baneshi
Farkhondeh Sharif
Ebrahim Moghimi Sarani
Publication date
01-12-2017
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Psychiatry / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1471-244X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-017-1511-z

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