The Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Model-Based Psychoeducation on Social Exclusion, Hopelessness, and Relapse Levels in Individuals Diagnosed With Substance Use Disorder

This research was planned to measure the effect of cognitive behavioral model-based psychoeducation on the level of social exclusion and hope in individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder, as well as teaching them to cope with the relapses they struggle with.

Study Overview

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Conditions: Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
• Intervention / Treatment: Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Theoretical Basic Training Group

Detailed Description

Substance addiction is a problem that all societies in the world are exposed to and is increasing in society.It is a serious public health problem. Substance use disorder affects individuals despite the negative consequences in bio-psycho-social areas, people continue to use psychoactive substances.a brain that continues with cravings, cravings for substance use, remissions, and relapses is the disease. There are many problems that continue with relapses and vary depending on the individual's addiction process. In the treatment of problematic substance use disorders, in addition to pharmacological treatment, psychotherapy and psychosocial approaches in which the person can actively participate Adding it to the treatment increases the success rate of the treatment. Psychosocial in substance addiction cognitive behavioral model-based approach, one of the intervention programs, It appears as one of the preferred intervention programs for addicts. Relapse prevention based on cognitive behavioral foundations developed by Marlatt and Gordon relapse prevention program helps reduce the risk of relapse in conditions such as substance use disorders focuses. This program includes various cognitive-behavioral skills that can be effective at different stages of the process. includes approaches. These approaches aim to increase individuals' hopes and improve their social skills.

It aims to develop and strengthen skills in coping with high-risk situationsProgram, It includes strategies that will help individuals regain their self-confidence. This, to ensure that individuals do not despair during the recovery process and that their motivation remains high.

supports their retention. Individuals are healthier and more effective in social interactions and relationships.

aims to communicate. Developing social skills as well as strengthening support systems It also focuses on supporting positive social interactions. The program allows individuals to It offers strategies to help students cope with high-risk situations associated with their use. This skills to cope with situations, the risk of falling behind when faced with risky situations, can reduce it. This relapse prevention program enables individuals to achieve sustainable improvement throughout the treatment process. While helping them achieve their goals, it also aims to minimize the risk of falling behind.

Integration of cognitive behavioral approaches, individuals' healthy lifestyle choices It supports them to become aware of and strengthen these choicesIn this way, they are more likely to learn to cope with and sustain chronic conditions such as substance use disorders.

becomes.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Estimated): 44
• Phase: Not Applicable

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Child; Adult; Older Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Being between the ages of 18 and 65,
2. Being diagnosed with substance use disorder according to DSM-V,
3. Absence of comorbid diagnosis (bipolar disorder, anorexia/bulimia nervosa, psychotic symptoms)

Exclusion Criteria:

1. People experiencing acute exacerbations
2. People who continue to use alcohol or substances

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Prevention
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: Single

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: experimental group; Before starting the program, the researcher received a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Theoretical Basic Training certificate. During the preparation of the Cognitive Behavioral Model-Based Psychoeducation Program, first of all, studies in the literature and books on the subject were examined, using both domestic and international sources. While creating training topics, the Cognitive Behavioral Model, which includes various cognitive and behavioral approaches designed to achieve the goal at each stage of the relapse process, was used. Each psychoeducation session will focus on planned topics such as informing patients about substance addiction, teaching them how to cope with high-risk situations, providing skills that can prevent relapses, providing impulse management, teaching stress coping skills, and increasing hope. Before starting the application, expert opinions will be presented and arrangements will be made in line with the suggestions.	Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Theoretical Basic Training Group; It was planned to measure the effect of cognitive behavioral model-based psychoeducation on the level of social exclusion and hope in individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder, as well as teaching them to cope with the relapses they struggle with.
No Intervention: control group; The control group will not be given any training or information during this period. They will continue their normal routines and treatments in daily life. After the training process ends, a post-test will be applied to the control group. After the study is completed, psychoeducation will be given to the control group if they request.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
implementation of psychoeducation based on the cognitive behavioral model - Social Exclusion Level	Outcome Measure: Social Exclusion Scale Description: The Social Exclusion Scale will be used to assess participants' levels of exclusion from social relationships and withdrawal from social participation. Total scale scores will be used for quantitative analysis. The minimum and maximum possible scores and the interpretation of higher scores (indicating greater or lower levels of social exclusion) will be specified in the data analysis plan.	16 weeks
implementation of psychoeducation based on the cognitive behavioral model - Hopelessness Level	Outcome Measure: Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) Description: The Beck Hopelessness Scale will be used to measure participants' levels of hopelessness. Total scores obtained from the scale will reflect the severity of hopelessness. The minimum and maximum possible scores and the interpretation that higher scores indicate higher levels of hopelessness	16 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Relapse Coping Skills Scale	1. Relapse Coping Level Outcome Measure: Relapse Coping Skills Scale Description: Participants' levels of coping with relapse will be assessed using a structured scale or subscale designed to evaluate relapse coping skills. Total scores obtained from the scale will be used to reflect participants' levels of relapse coping. The score range and interpretation of higher scores will be specified in the data analysis plan.	8 weeks
Substance Use Coping Strategies Scale	2. Substance Use Coping Strategies Outcome Measure: Substance Use Coping Strategies Scale Description: Coping strategies related to substance use will be assessed using a psychometric scale measuring cognitive and behavioral coping skills. Outcomes will be analyzed based on total scale scores, reflecting participants' use of adaptive coping strategies.	8 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Ataturk University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Estimated): January 30, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): March 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: February 25, 2025
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 2, 2026
• First Posted (Actual): January 5, 2026

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): January 5, 2026
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 2, 2026
• Last Verified: December 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: hope; substance use disorder; Psychoeducation based on cognitive behavioral model; social exclusion
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Mental Disorders; Chemically-Induced Disorders; Behavior; Social Behavior; Substance-Related Disorders; Social Isolation; Behavior Therapy; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Other Study ID Numbers: AİBU-HF-ŞL-01

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No