Qualitative evaluation of TAMARPP, the relapse prevention program for substance abusers at the Mental Health and Welfare Center

• Published in: Nihon Arukoru Yakubutsu Igakkai zasshi = Japanese journal of alcohol studies & drug dependence Vol. 49; no. 6; p. 305
• Main Authors: Taniai, Tomoko, Yottsuji, Naomi, Okuda, Hidemi, Karibe, Haruo, Miura, Kasumi, Hiraga, Masasi, Kondo, Ayumi, Matsumoto, Toshihiko
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Japanese
• Published: Japan 01.12.2014
• Subjects: Cognitive Therapy; Community Mental Health Services; Emotions; Government Agencies; Humans; Japan; Motivation; Quality of Life; Recurrence; Secondary Prevention; Social Support; Substance Abuse Treatment Centers; Substance-Related Disorders - prevention & control; Substance-Related Disorders - psychology; Thinking; Japan

The development of an effective treatment system for patients with addiction-related problems like substance abuse or pathological gambling is urgently needed. The purpose of this study was to clarify the therapeutic factors of the Tama Mental Health and Welfare Center Relapse Prevention Program (TA...