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Attributions and relapse in opiate addicts.

B P Bradley1, M Gossop, C R Brewin

  • 1Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Cambridge, England.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
|June 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

This study found that opiate addicts who believe they are responsible for negative outcomes and relapse are more likely to achieve abstinence or manage lapses effectively. Understanding these attributions aids addiction treatment and recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Addiction Science
  • Behavioral Health

Background:

  • Opioid addiction is a significant public health issue.
  • Understanding factors influencing recovery is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Attributional styles may play a role in addiction and relapse.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if attributions of opiate addicts predict future abstinence and relapse management.
  • To examine the relationship between generalized beliefs about responsibility and specific relapse attributions.

Main Methods:

  • Elicited generalized beliefs about responsibility for outcomes from 80 addicts at admission.
  • Collected specific attributions for relapse episodes from the same cohort.
  • Assessed abstinence and relapse management at a 6-month follow-up.

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Main Results:

  • Addicts attributing greater responsibility for negative outcomes to themselves were more likely to abstain.
  • Those attributing relapse to controllable factors showed better outcomes.
  • A combination of high personal responsibility and controllable relapse attributions predicted successful abstinence or lapse management.

Conclusions:

  • Attributional styles are significant predictors of recovery outcomes in opiate addiction.
  • Therapeutic interventions could focus on modifying maladaptive attributions.
  • Personal responsibility and perceived control over relapse are key targets for addiction treatment.