Effect Of Psychoeducation On Substance Craving Levels And Psychological Resilience

May 6, 2026 updated by: Fatima Ozdemir Sigva, University of Gaziantep

Effect Of Psychoeducation On Substance Craving Levels And Psychological Resilience İn Patients With Substance Use Disorder Under Probation Supervision

What is known on the subject? Substance use disorder is a chronic condition with high relapse risk, and individuals under probation supervision are particularly vulnerable. Psychoeducation and psychological resilience are important factors in reducing craving and improving treatment outcomes.

What the paper adds to existing knowledge

What are the implications for practice? Psychoeducation can be effectively used by psychiatric nurses in probation settings to support recovery. Strengthening psychological resilience should be considered a key target in addiction interventions.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Introduction: Substance use disorder is a major public health problem that adversely affects individuals' physical, psychological, and social functioning. For individuals under probation supervision, preventing relapse and controlling substance use are of critical importance. Psychoeducation is an important psychosocial intervention with the potential to reduce craving and enhance psychological resilience.

Aim: This study aimed to examine the effect of psychoeducation on substance craving levels and psychological resilience in individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder under probation supervision.

Methods: A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design was used. The study included 60 participants (30 intervention, 30 control). A structured psychoeducation program was applied to the intervention group, while the control group continued to receive standard care. Data were collected using a personal information form, the substance craving scale, and the Adult Resilience Scale.

Discussion: Psychoeducation is thought to reduce substance craving and increase psychological resilience by strengthening cognitive and emotional regulation in the addiction process.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

60

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
      • Mardin, Turkey (Türkiye), 47200
        • Mardin Training and Research Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Being 18 years of age or older
  2. Being under probation supervision
  3. Having a diagnosis of substance use disorder according to DSM-5
  4. Being able to attend psychoeducation sessions regularly
  5. Providing written informed consent
  6. Not having participated in a similar psychoeducation program within the past 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Diagnosis of schizophrenia, severe psychotic disorder, or cognitive impairment
  2. Being in an acute withdrawal period
  3. Inability to attend sessions regularly
  4. Presence of severe communication or behavioral disorders

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Experimental
A structured psychoeducation program was administered to individuals with substance use disorder under probation supervision. The program included six weekly sessions focusing on relapse prevention, coping strategies, psychological resilience, and substance craving management. The intervention was delivered by a trained mental health professional over a six-week period, with one 60-minute session per week.
Behavioral: Structured Psychoeducation Program
A structured psychoeducation program was implemented for individuals with substance use disorder under probation supervision. The program focused on relapse prevention, coping strategies, psychological resilience, and craving management. It was delivered in weekly group sessions over six weeks by a trained mental health professional in a hospital setting. Each session lasted 60 minutes. The intervention was designed to support rehabilitation and treatment processes in outpatient probation services.
Other Names:
  • Psychoeducation; Cognitive Behavioral Psychoeducation; Relapse Prevention Psychoeducation
No Intervention: Control
During the study period, no intervention or psychoeducation program was applied to the participants in the control group. Individuals in this group were monitored solely within the scope of routine probation procedures and were subjected only to pre-test and post-test measurements. Throughout the intervention period, the data of the control group were evaluated within the natural course, without any additional educational or psychosocial intervention. Upon completion of the study, in accordance with ethical principles, it was stated that the same psychoeducation program would be offered to participants who requested it.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Substance Craving Level
Time Frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Psychological resilience was measured using a validated resilience scale . Higher scores indicate greater resilience.
Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Psychological Resilience
Time Frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Psychological resilience was measured using a validated resilience scale .Higher scores indicate greater resilience.
Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after the 6-week intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Treatment Engagement
Time Frame: During the 6-week intervention period
Attendance and participation rates in psychoeducation sessions were recorded to evaluate program adherence.
During the 6-week intervention period

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Gaziantep

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

August 20, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 20, 2026

Study Completion (Actual)

February 20, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 29, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 6, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 12, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 12, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 6, 2026

Last Verified

April 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • MAU-SBF-PSYEDU-2025-01

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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