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Psycho-educational group therapy for alcohol and drug dependence recovery
1Kishore Chandiramani, MD, Assistant Professor, Deaddiction Centre & Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi - 110 029.
Abstract:
A brief psychosocial intervention model for alcohol and drug dependence recovery has been evolved in the form of psycho-educational group therapy. The package comprises of eight sessions conducted thrice a week over a period of about three weeks following detoxification. It aims to equip the patients with information and knowledge relevant to the needs of recovery. The program covers topics such as craving and relapse, medical complications, treatment process and recovery, family, social and job problems and structuring free time. Apart from achieving abstinence, the objectives of the program include enhancing functioning in personal, social and professional spheres by developing healthy and intimate relationships and promoting alternate activities.
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