research on addiction

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of group training of the concepts of Choice Theory in addicts' quality of life. Method: A quasi-experimental research design along with pre-test and post-test and follow-up and control group was employed for the conduct of this study. The population of this study consisted of the addicted men who referred to addiction treatment centers in Ahvaz in 2015. From among these addicts, 50 subjects were randomly selected using purposive sampling and were randomly assigned to two groups. The participants completed Quality of Life Questionnaire in three stages (pre-test, post-test and follow-up after 60 days). The experimental group received ten 90-minute sessions of group training on the concepts of Choice Theory (once a week). Results: The results showed that group training of the Choice Theory concepts leads to enhanced quality of life in physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains in addicted people. Conclusion: Group training of Choice Theory concepts can enhance the quality of life in addicts.