Efficacy of rational emotive therapy among substance users

Abstract

Introduction

Rational emotive behavior therapy refers to a realistic time bound therapeutic approach, starting with activated concern model of emotional disturbance and change.

Objective

To set short-term goal and long-term goal for substance users by rational emotive behavior therapy.

Aims

The present study aims at ameliorating emotional disturbance among addicts.

Methods

A purposive sampling method was adopted. Therapy was administered on 50 substance users admitted in recovery hospital running by pioneer organization Human Development and Research Institute. Each day morning meeting was organized consisting of creed, narration from day by day; personal and interpersonal pull up, acknowledgement, newspaper reading, recreational activities, and serenity prayer. Quantitative and qualitative analysis was recorded.

Results

Inferential statistics have shown that statistically significant differences were found among them those who have undergone counselling processes. They have found a proper orientation and significant qualities of life. Such therapy enabled them to find sobriety.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it could be stated that Rational Emotive Behaviour therapy was found to be effective among substance users. We can utter with Walen et al. that rational emotive behaviour therapy is ‘not merely working to dispel misery, but actively promoting happiness’.

Disclosure of interest

The author has not supplied his/her declaration of competing interest.