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Experiences of addiction- and trauma-focused psychoeducation among individuals with substance use disorder who experienced earthquake trauma: a qualitative study

EXPERIENCES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED EARTHQUAKE TRAUMA REGARDING ADDICTION AND TRAUMA-BASED PSYCHOEDUCATION: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

Participants with substance use disorder found psychoeducation delivered via telepsychiatry that addressed both trauma and addiction helpful in the post-earthquake period.

The aim of the study was to explore in depth the experiences of patients with substance use disorder (SUD) who had experienced an earthquake regarding trauma- and addiction-focused psychotherapy. Using a qualitative research approach, the study included 12 patients with SUD who had experienced the February 6, 2023 earthquake in Türkiye and completed 10 sessions of addiction- and trauma-focused psychotherapy delivered via telepsychiatry. Data were evaluated using thematic analysis. The analysis identified four main themes: trauma as a trigger for addiction, the power of psychoeducation addressing both trauma and addiction, the advantages of telepsychiatry, and recommendations for telepsychiatry. The authors report that individuals with substance use disorder are at risk of worsening addiction profiles in the face of disasters. In conclusion, the study emphasizes that technology-assisted interventions targeting both addiction and trauma in the post-disaster period may yield meaningful and positive outcomes. The study was supported by TÜBİTAK.

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