Esmaeil Naseri
Abstract
The rate of personality disorders among drug users is estimated to be up to 50%. Co-occurrence of personality disorders among drug users can potentially lead to increased symptom severity, resistance to treatment, and increased risk of relapse. Using the systematic review method, the efficacy of the ...
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The rate of personality disorders among drug users is estimated to be up to 50%. Co-occurrence of personality disorders among drug users can potentially lead to increased symptom severity, resistance to treatment, and increased risk of relapse. Using the systematic review method, the efficacy of the dual focus schema therapy (DFST) in the treatment of substance use disorders with personality disorders was investigated. Using two databases, ScienceDirect and noormags, five eligible articles were reviewed that evaluated the efficacy of dual focus schema therapy (DFST) using case study and randomized controlled trial (RCT). The results showed that despite the positive and promising therapeutic results in two case studies, three RCT studies showed the least useful results for the efficacy of dual focus schema therapy (DFST) and that of dual focus schema therapy (DFST) is not a more effective option compared to other forms of intervention, and more accurate evaluation requires further RCTs.
Esmaeil Naseri; Faramarz Sohrabi; Ahmad Borjali; Mohammad reza Falsafinejad
Volume 5, Issue 18 , May 2015, , Pages 75-97
Abstract
Purpose of this study is was to examine the effectiveness of dual focus schema therapy (DFST) in treatment of antisocial personality disorderded heroine dependent men. In Multiple baseline experimental single case study, three antisocial personality disorderded heroin dependent men were selected using ...
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Purpose of this study is was to examine the effectiveness of dual focus schema therapy (DFST) in treatment of antisocial personality disorderded heroine dependent men. In Multiple baseline experimental single case study, three antisocial personality disorderded heroin dependent men were selected using Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory and Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV based on disorders axis II and purposeful sampling. The treatment program was carried out for 24 week and 28 sessions, with a follow-up period of 3 months subsequent to treatment termination. Subjects completed Maudsley Addiction Profile and Young Schema Questionnaire and data was analyzed by Reliable change index and percentage of improvement. Results showed that DFST significantly reduced Substtance use and risk behaviour and improved Physical and psychological health and Personal/social functioning. DFST has appropriate effectiveness in treatment of antisocial personality disorderded heroine dependent men.
