Counselling Intervention for Tobacco and Methamphetamine Addiction (Dual Users)
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Statistics released by the National Anti-Drug Agency showed that drug addiction activities are still vigorous. Therefore, this study was done to look at the effectiveness of counselling intervention, specifically involving dual users’ addiction. The subject involved in this case study is a client who is a 30-year-old lady which involved in dual drug use (tobacco and methamphetamine). She is currently under rehabilitation program with Agensi Anti Dadah Kebangsaan (AADK) Daerah Kinta. Due to the addiction to smoking and substance, it has affected the client in committing responsibilities as mother to her child. Client also experiences emotional stress in view of her husband often forces her to take methamphetamine. Three individual counselling session are conducted. The counseling process has been handled using the Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) approaches. Findings from the intervention session showed that the frequency of smoking was reduced. While the findings on the use of methamphetamine show that the client is determined to quit in the third session, there is no case of relapse. Counseling intervention is effective in helping clients to fight with tobacco and drug addiction. Indirectly, it is also helpful in managing other issues involving mental health of the client.
Downloads
References
American Psychological Association. (2017). What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral
Abdul Aziz, A. R., Shafie, A. A. H., Ali, Z. & Dzainal, N. D. S. (2020) Pengamalan Nilai Agama dalam Mengatasi Kemurungan Semasa Pandemik COVID-19. Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH), 5(12), 31 - 44. doi: https://doi.org/10.47405/mjssh.v5i12.593.
Baker, A. & Dawe, S. (2005) Amphetamine use and co-occurring psychological disorders: a review of the literature and implications for treatment. Australian Psychologist, 40, 87–94.
Brammer, L. M. (1993). The helping relationship: Process and skills. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Copeland, J., Swift, W., Roffman, R. et al. (2001) A randomized controlled trial of brief cognitive–behavioral interventions for cannabis use disorder. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 21, 55–64.
Elizabeth, H. (2019, November 15). The Stages of Change Model of Overcoming Addiction. ISSUP. https://www.issup.net/knowledge-share/resources/2019-11/stages-change-model-overcoming-addiction
Gorski, T. T. (1992). The Staying Sober Workbook: A Serious Solution for the Problem of Relapse. Independence Press: Missouri.
Graham, H. L., Copello, A., Birchwood, M. et al. (2004) Cognitive–Behavioural Integrated Treatment (C–BIT): An Approach for Working with Your Clients Who Have Severe Mental Health Problems and Use Drugs/Alcohol Problematically. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons.
Haddock, G., Barrowclough, C., Tarrier, N. et al. (2003) Cognitive-behavioural therapy and motivational intervention for schizophrenia and substance misuse: 18-month outcomes of a randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Psychiatry, 183, 418–426.
Hoseinifar, J., Zirak, S. R., Shaker, A., Meamar, E., Moharami, H., & Siedkalan, M. M. (2011). Comparison of quality of life and mental health of addicts and nonaddicts. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 30, 1930-1934.
Ibrahim, F., Samah, B. A., Talib, M. A., & Sabran, M. S. (2009). Faktor menyumbang kepada penagihan relaps dalam kalangan penagih dadah PUSPEN di Semenanjung Malaysia. Jurnal Agensi Antidadah Kebangsaan, 5(1), 1-17.
Kavanagh, D. J., Waghorn, G. & Jenner, L. (2004) Demographic and clinical correlates of comorbid substance use disorders in psychosis: multivariate analyses from an epidemiological sample. Schizophrenia Research, 66, 115–124.
Mohd Tajudin, N., & Rohany, N. (2014). Profesionalisme Dalam Kaunseling dan Cabaran Masa Kini Di Malaysia. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
Nor Ezdianie, O., & Mohd Tajudin, N. (2019). (The al-ghazali psycho-spiritual counseling theory: An alternative approach in counseling interventions). Global Journal Al-Thaqafah, 9(2), 69–78.
Rashid Aziz, Yusri Yusof, Isa Amat, and Nubli Wahab (2021). Konsep Kawalan Kendiri dan Kualiti Kehidupan bagi Mencegah Relaps Ketagihan Dadah dalam kalangan Tahanan. Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 6(7), 83 – 97.
Rashmi, P. (2018). Dysfunctional Family – Characteristics and Effects. Parenting. https://parenting.firstcry.com/articles/dysfunctional-family-characteristics-and-tips-to-overcome-its-effects/
Shand, F., Gates, J., Fawcett, J. et al. (2003). The Treatment of Alcohol Problems: A Review of the Evidence. Sydney: National Alcohol Strategy, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre.
Sysko, R., & Hildebrandt, T. (2009). Cognitive-behavioural therapy for individuals with bulimia nervosa and a co-occurring substance use disorder. European eating disorders review: the journal of the Eating Disorders Association, 17(2), 89–100. https://doi.org/10.1002/erv.906
World Drug Report. (2019). 35 million people worldwide suffer from drug use disorders while only 1 in 7 people receive treatment. shorturl.at/inpM0
World Health Organisation (WHO). (2017). Good Policy and Practice in Health Education: Education sector responses to the use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviors. World Health Organisation. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789231002113
World Health Organisation (WHO). (2010). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). World Health Organisation. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/978924159938-2
