Self Efficacy can maintain Sobriety for Drug or Alcohol Abuse after Treatment

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my dissertation supervisor who has always shown confidence in me. He has offered his patience, remarks, propositions and understanding. Here I would also like to mention my parents who have always believed in me for all my hard work. My family, including my parents, brother and sister has endlessly supported me during my life and academics. This has helped me in making positive decisions for my life. I would also mention my peers and co-workers and appreciate their collaboration and expert advice on every circumstance. I am also grateful towards my University and my Department, the administrators, faculty members and fellow students for their support throughout this study.



DECLARATION

I declare that the material stated in this dissertation/thesis is original and does not present work of any other scholar or research study conducted in the past. Material in this study is not partially or completely published elsewhere and collected only for the purpose of this study. I also acknowledge that I have complete understanding of the requirements, guidelines, regulations and procedures of the University with respect to the endowment of higher education degree and my research work. Here, I would also like to take the opportunity to declare that I have almost exclusively followed the requirements, guidelines, regulations and procedures of the University regarding this research study.

ABSTRACT

Alcohol and drugs often begins in adolescence and is usually associated with the enjoyment of leisure and social relations, focusing on weekends or holiday periods. Certain features of this adolescent stage can facilitate regular consumption of substances, but if it becomes abuse, it can interfere with the healthy development of adolescents. Substance abusers may be able to maintain periods of sobriety but the percentage of individuals that are able to maintain long-lasting sobriety is very low. Abstinence self-efficacy and coping have received substantial research attention as promising predictors of substance use. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to investigate how self efficacy maintains sobriety for drug or alcohol abuse after treatment.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the study1

Statement of the Problem8

Aims and objectives8

Relevance of the Study9

Significance of the Study10

Dissertation organization10

Definition of Terms11

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW13

Substance Abuse Addiction13

Substance Abuse Treatment Evaluation and Outcomes15

Substance Abuse Prevention16

Clinical Treatment for Substance Abuse17

The Impact of Counselling on Substance Abuse Treatment18

The Support from Family19

The Significance of the Substance Abuse Impediment19

Substance Abuse Abstinence and Self-Efficacy20

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY25

Research Objectives26

Research Design26

Quantitative Research Method27

Sampling28

Data Collection29

Informed Consent29

Ethical Consideration30

CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION31

Questionnaire Analysis31

Discussion38

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION44

Conclusion44

Research Limitations47

REFERENCES49

APPENDICES55

Appendix A: Participant Consent form55

Appendix B: Questionnaire Survey56

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the study

Drug and substance abuse is a disease caused by a pathological addiction to drug use and other toxic substances which disturbs the hormones in the mind. This leads to disturbance in behaviour and emotional state of human being. With repeated use of these substances can results in addiction. Addiction to drugs is so strong that people cannot suppress this state and all of their thoughts, feelings, and aspirations incline them ...