Effect of educational workshops related to self-efficacy on drug rehabilitation among addicts visiting drug rehabilitation clinics: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Addiction presents itself as a multifaceted issue encompassing medical, psychological, social, and economic dimensions. The staggering relapse rate, surpassing 80%, underscores an inadequate understanding of addiction treatment approaches and their effectiveness. Self-efficacy represents an individual's belief in their capability to complete a task. This study investigates the correlation between self-efficacy and drug rehabilitation among individuals seeking assistance at a rehabilitation clinic in Mashhad, Iran. This research entails a randomized controlled trial involving 60 clients (30 in the intervention group and 30 in the control group) who were referred to the drug rehabilitation clinic at Imam Reza Hospital in Mashhad, Iran. Data collection tools comprise a demographic questionnaire for patients and a drug rehabilitation self-efficacy questionnaire. Initially, data were collected before the intervention, followed by the implementation of the intervention in the study group, after which a retest was conducted in both groups. Statistical analyses indicated a notable contrast in successful rehabilitation rates between both groups (P<0.05). Additionally, there was a significant variation in the average self-efficacy scores within the study group post-intervention (P<0.05). In summary, the results demonstrate that enhancing self-efficacy contributes to successful and lasting drug rehabilitation. Implementing this approach is advisable for clients referred to rehabilitation clinics during their recovery process.