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Tendency for Substance Use Relapse Based on Intolerance of Uncertainty and Negative Repetitive Thoughts in Recovering Addicts
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Hamid Jalili moghadam *   , Fatemeh Nazari |
| Islamic Azad University of Zanjan , Hamidjm1378@gmail.com |
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Introduction: Drug addiction manifests as a reversible condition characterized by harmful repetitive behaviors that persist despite adverse consequences. Despite considerable scientific research, significant gaps remain, necessitating targeted investigation to address this crucial aspect of mental health impact mitigation. This study aimed to examine the tendency for substance use relapse based on intolerance of uncertainty and negative repetitive thoughts in recovering people with an addiction.
Method: This applied research employed a descriptive-correlational design. The statistical population comprised 204 male substance abusers attending the Tarannom Baran Residential Addiction Treatment and Recovery Center in Zanjan, Iran, from 2022-2023. Utilizing convenience sampling, data were collected through the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale, Perseverative Thinking Questionnaire, and Substance Use Relapse Tendency Scale. Analysis was conducted using SPSS-22 and AMOS-24 software.
Results: The study's findings indicated that psychological variables of intolerance of uncertainty and negative repetitive thoughts were prevalent among individuals with substance use disorders and served as fundamental predictors of relapse tendency, exerting a direct effect. By generating multiple problems across various domains and repeating unpleasant thoughts, these two variables explained over 66% of factors influencing relapse tendency. Intolerance of uncertainty and negative repetitive thoughts accounted for 66.5% and 94.7% of the variance in relapse risk, respectively, with confirmed statistical significance (P<0.05).
Conclusion: The results suggest that intolerance of uncertainty and negative repetitive thoughts significantly influence the tendency for relapse or return to substance use among recovering people with an addiction. To reduce substance use relapse rates, cognitive-behavioral therapy focusing on intolerance of uncertainty and negative repetitive thoughts may be effective in controlling and managing relapse.
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| Keywords: Substance use relapse tendency, intolerance of uncertainty, negative repetitive thoughts, recovering people with an addiction. |
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Received: 2024/05/20 | Accepted: 2024/11/30 | Published: 2024/11/30 | ePublished: 2024/11/30
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