1. Importance and expectations of treatment ... I only started to value life after I started doing the treatment at CAPS. (E4) |
Reinforcement of the content expressed by the participants and guidance on the benefits of treatment to recover the biopsychosocial balance and the subjects' autonomy(8,13). |
2. Proper use of medicines I wasn't taking the medication right and I had three seizures. (E14) |
Clarification of doubts about indication, effects and contraindications of medications and regarding the importance of following the medical prescription(7,20). |
3. Advantages and disadvantages of hospitalization My mother compulsorily admitted me to the sanatorium and today I thank her because, otherwise, I was already dead. (E1) |
Guidance on forms of treatment, modalities and criteria for psychiatric hospitalization(7,20). |
4. Feelings of fear and concern in the face of relapse ... I'm too scared to relapse and not be able to stop anymore, lose my job... (E18) |
Elucidation about possible relapses as expected and part of the treatment process for chemical dependency. Reflection on aspects related to relapse, ways of preventing it and coping(7,20). |
5. Anxiety as a hindering factor for abstinent living Sometimes that anxiety hits, and the desire is to call the dealer ... (E20) |
Encouragement of the participants' manifestations regarding the feeling experienced. Demonstration of breathing and relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety(20-21). |
6. The fear of not being successful in treatment and of not maintaining a stable bond with the spouse and family Oh! I fear when they have those bad thoughts in my head that I may not be able to cope and that I will lose their trust (family) again ... (E12) |
Listening attentively to the reports and encouraging the expression of the feelings experienced. Reinforcement of the individual objective of each participant to deal with their expectations(22-24). |
7. Difficulties to face the problems resulting from chemical dependence When you get home drunk or wake up after a drunk and have to face the face of your son, your wife ... Wow! It's too bad... it's such a big fault ... (E9) |
Clarification of the biopsychosocial consequences of drug abuse; Discussion of measures to face the problem; Development of skills and attitudes towards overcoming difficulties(7-8,20). |
8. Protective factors for drug misuse Today when I think about my daughters, I think twice before I think about using the drug, understand? My fight is for them. (E2) |
Identification of protective and risk factors in drug abuse. Encouraging protective attitudes(7-8,20). |
9. Importance and the role of the family as a partner in the treatment for chemical dependence
My wife and daughter don't miss an appointment here in the waiting room and in the family group, they come every week and it motivates me to come too ... (E13)
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Strengthening the role and importance of the family in the treatment for chemical dependence(7-8,20). |
10. Faith as an important factor for motivation and coping
... I like to participate in the group because it increases my hope and my faith that things will be okay. (E11)
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Strengthening of faith as a form of coping with treatment(7-8,20). |