Motivation for treatment preceding and following a substance abuse program

Article Abstract:

This article examines the influence of mental depression and anxiety on motivation for substance abuse treatment, focusing on how motivation is a predictor of treatment success. Topics include how mental health impacts the lasting effects of internal and external motivation.

Science & research, Research, Motivation (Psychology)

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Anxiety sensitivity, controllability, and experiential avoidance and their relation to drug of choice and addiction severity in a residential sample of substance-abusing veterans

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Results indicate that patients undergoing residential substance abuse treatment exhibit heightened bodily sensitivity, emotional avoidance, and a perception of uncontrollable behavior. However, these behaviors do not influence their choice for drugs or severity of addiction.

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services, Veterans, Analysis, Evaluation, Behavior, Drug abuse treatment, Mental illness, Mental disorders, Behavioral assessment, Behavioural assessment

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Hope as a predictor of entering substance abuse treatment

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This article examines how dispositional hope influences help-seeking behavior in substance-addicted federal prison inmates. Findings suggest that an increased level of hope lowers the probability that the person will enter a voluntary substance abuse treatment program.

Prisoners, Care and treatment, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Substance abuse, Drug use, Hope

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