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NCT Number: NCT07581353

Effect Of Psychoeducation On Substance Craving Levels And Psychological Resilience

What is known on the subject? Substance use disorder is a chronic condition with high relapse risk, and individuals under probation supervision are particularly vulnerable. Psychoeducation and psychological resilience are important factors in reducing craving and improving treatment outcomes.

What the paper adds to existing knowledge

What are the implications for practice? Psychoeducation can be effectively used by psychiatric nurses in probation settings to support recovery. Strengthening psychological resilience should be considered a key target in addiction interventions.

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Key information

Conditions

Psychoeducation Study Chemically-Induced Disorders Mental Disorders Substance-Related Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Mardin Training and Research Hospital

Mardin, 47200, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Introduction: Substance use disorder is a major public health problem that adversely affects individuals' physical, psychological, and social functioning. For individuals under probation supervision, preventing relapse and controlling substance use are of critical importance. Psychoeducation is an important psychosocial intervention with the potential to reduce craving and enhance psychological resilience.

Aim: This study aimed to examine the effect of psychoeducation on substance craving levels and psychological resilience in individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder under probation supervision.

Methods: A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design was used. The study included 60 participants (30 intervention, 30 control). A structured psychoeducation program was applied to the intervention group, while the control group continued to receive standard care. Data were collected using a personal information form, the substance craving scale, and the Adult Resilience Scale.

Discussion: Psychoeducation is thought to reduce substance craving and increase psychological resilience by strengthening cognitive and emotional regulation in the addiction process.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Being 18 years of age or older
  • Being under probation supervision
  • Having a diagnosis of substance use disorder according to DSM-5
  • Being able to attend psychoeducation sessions regularly
  • Providing written informed consent
  • Not having participated in a similar psychoeducation program within the past 6 months

Exclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of schizophrenia, severe psychotic disorder, or cognitive impairment
  • Being in an acute withdrawal period
  • Inability to attend sessions regularly
  • Presence of severe communication or behavioral disorders

Treatment and study plan

Structured Psychoeducation Program

Behavioral

A structured psychoeducation program was implemented for individuals with substance use disorder under probation supervision. The program focused on relapse prevention, coping strategies, psychological resilience, and craving management. It was delivered in weekly group sessions over six weeks by a trained mental health professional in a hospital setting. Each session lasted 60 minutes. The intervention was designed to support rehabilitation and treatment processes in outpatient probation services.

Other names: Psychoeducation; Cognitive Behavioral Psychoeducation; Relapse Prevention Psychoeducation

Primary outcomes

  1. Substance Craving Level

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after the 6-week intervention

    Psychological resilience was measured using a validated resilience scale . Higher scores indicate greater resilience.

  2. Psychological Resilience

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after the 6-week intervention

    Psychological resilience was measured using a validated resilience scale .Higher scores indicate greater resilience.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Treatment Engagement

    Time frame: During the 6-week intervention period

    Attendance and participation rates in psychoeducation sessions were recorded to evaluate program adherence.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Gaziantep

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect Of Psychoeducation On Substance Craving Levels And Psychological Resilience İn Patients With Substance Use Disorder Under Probation Supervision

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 12, 2026
Registry last updated
May 12, 2026

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