Abstract
ABSTRACT Background Focusing on improving the self-esteem of substance users through the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) program is an important factor in addiction treatment. Objectives The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of CBT in improving self-esteem among patients with Substance use disorders (SUDs) in the Gaza Strip. Methods The experimental design was used, 30 male Participants were divided randomly into two groups: experimental and control (n = 15) per group. Both groups received the standard treatment, while only the experimental group underwent the CBT program consisting of (16) sessions over 2 months. All of the subjects completed a self-esteem questionnaire before and after the intervention, and 2 months later (follow-up). Results a statistically significant difference between the two groups in favor of the experimental group in the level of self-esteem was found. There are statistically significant differences between the mean scores of the experimental group regarding the post and follow-up measurements on the self-esteem scale after 2 months, p < 0.05 in self-esteem in posttest and follow-up measurement. Conclusions The study concludes that CBT sessions have been effective and successful in improving self-esteem among patients with SUD.
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