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Emotional and psychological distress, and substance relapse have a reciprocal effect on one another within the context of their bi-directional relationship with social instability. These effects are moderated by the effective coping skills and resources. The treatment professionals must address the social situation to which substance abusers return, and focus on the interplay between substance abuse, emotional or psychological distress, and social instability. Social and psychological stability and coping effectiveness must also be maintained throughout patient care.
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Cognitive therapies have a beneficial effect on the referral acceptance for continuing care treatments and initial contact with aftercare agencies by substance-dependent inpatients. According to the cognitive model, the beliefs and problem-solving skills determine the referral confirmity. An advantages-disadvantages analysis and group problem solving techniques are used to determine the views of the inpatients regarding continuing care planning.
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A study of 40 men and 37 female cocaine users shows that nearly 50% of the women and 13% of the men see it as helping weight control. Of those who use cocaine and alcohol as appetite suppressants, 72% of the women and 5% of the women have or had an eating disorders. This stresses the need for treatment programs to address the relation between substance abuse and weight management.
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