research on addiction

Objective: The current research was conducted to investigating the effectiveness of Goal Management Training (GMT) in the improvement of sustained attention, prospective memory, and response inhibition in methamphetamine abusers. Method: In a quasi-experimental study, 40 methamphetamine abusers who were in their early recovery period were selected through random cluster sampling method. They were then randomly assigned into two groups, goal management training plus pharmacotherapy and pharmacotherapy. In order to assess sustained attention, prospective memory and response inhibition, the researchers used Continuous Performance Test, Prospective and Retrospective Memory Questionnaire, and Stroop Color and Word Test. The data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of variance. Results: The results of the data analysis revealed that there was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of all components of sustained attention and prospective memory (P<0.05). Conclusion: The present study showed that goal management training significantly improves sustained attention, response inhibition, and prospective memory in former methamphetamine abusers. These findings suggest the influence of neuropsychological rehabilitations on addiction treatment among methamphetamine users.