THE EFFECT OF GROUP NEW REALITY THERAPY BASED ON CHOICE THEORY ON HOPEFULNESS IN DRUG ABUSERS

The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of group new reality
therapy based on choice theory on hopefulness in drug abusers. Hope is defined as a process of
thinking about personal goals, along with the motivation to move towards the goals and methods to
achieve goals.
Materials & Method: This experimental study used pre-test and post-test with a control group. Forty
samples were selected according to low level of hope from treatment center of Mashhad and were
divided randomly into control and experimental groups. For the experimental group intervention trial
(group reality therapy) was administered in 11 sessions of 90 minutes (one session per week), but the
control group did not receive any treatment. Both groups completed Snyder hope scale before and
after treatment. The data were analyzed with covariance.
Results: Findings showed that group new reality therapy based on choice theory results enhanced
hopefulness in substance abusers in the experimental group compared with the control group.
Therefore, this method can be used to enhance hopefulness in substance abusers.
Conclusion: According to the obtained results. It seems essential that health care managers consider
psychological factors prior to drug treatment in drug abuse treatment. Reality therapy can be used as
an effective treatment for substance abuse treatment.
Keywords: Reality therapy, Hopefulness, Substance abuse
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