Significance of group therapy in management of opioid use disorders

Individual with Opioid use disorders are increasing in India. There are several options for the treatment, most common is Psychopharmacological but relapse rate is high with Psychopharmacological treatment. Group therapy can be an effective treatment option after Pharmacological intervention (Withdrawal Management).

To assess the efficacy of Group Therapy on individual with Opioid use disorders.

There is no effect of group therapy on individual with Opioid use disorders.

Experimental-Control group research design was used in the present study.50 samples were selected through purposive samling.25 samples were from Ankur Rehabilitation Centre, Indore (MP) 25 samples were collected various psychiatrist clinics of Indore (Indore). All were diagnosed as Opioid use disorder by the Psychiatrist as per criteria of D.S.M.-5. Initial stage all participants were on medication (Withdrawal Management) but at the time of study no one was on medication. Minimum Two group sessions (45 minute each) were given to the participants till three months. The efficacy was assessed by six months of follow up of individual with opioid use disorder followed by clinical interview.

Results indicated that Group Therapy found is an effective treatment for Opioid use disorders.