A Study on efficiency of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on increasing Self- Efficacy and improving addiction symptom among Drug Dependency Patients

Background and Goal: The aim of this study was to determine the efficiency of cognitive behavior therapy to improve coping strategy & symptoms among Drug Dependency Patients. Method of Work : In a semi-experimental study 90 subjects with Drug-dependent who in three private addiction center, Central Prison and drop in center Were in methadone treatment, Using random sampling were divided into two experimental group (45 subjects) and control group (45 subjects) selected by random sampling method. The experimental group received 12 sessions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - were treated to a light Carol and control group Only the drug methadone and other physical drugs were receiving, All subjects at the beginning of Research, During the study(After three months) and after a three month follow up stage after treatment completed WOCQ questionnaires and by a psychologist were assessed The symptoms of addiction recovery and addiction treatment process using a maudsley addiction profile (Map). For data analysis by descriptive statistics, test and analysis of variance with repeated measures and Leven test was used to test. Results: Analysis of variance with repeated measures analysis of variance test and one-way between the two groups in terms of improved coping strategy and reduce the symptoms of addiction at posttest and follow-up showed a significant difference (p < 0/001). Conclusion: cognitive behavior therapy is effective to improve coping strategy and symptoms in patients addicted to drugs.