Journal of Alcoholism & Drug Dependence
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-6488
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2329-6488
+44 1223 790975
Anam Shahid Mughal
Punjab Institute of Mental Health,
Lahore, Punjab
Pakistan
Research Article
Reasons of Relapse in Hindrance or Treatment in Substance Related Addictive Disorder: A Qualitative Study
Author(s): Anam Shahid MughalAnam Shahid Mughal
The purpose of this research was to explore the experiences of patients with substance related addictive disorder and the focus of this study was given to the causes of relapse and multiple admissions in hospital and what factors are the hindrance in their treatment. Triangulation method was used for data collection; both personal interviews and focus group was conducted by using criterion sampling. Detailed semi-structured interview using open ended questions were carried out with eight individuals who was already admitted in Punjab Institute of Mental Health. Focus group was also carried out with the same participants. Responses were recorded and their reported experiences were written in their verbatim and through content analysis themes were explored until emerging themes were saturated. Results of interview and focus group revealed that the major issues of their multiple admissio.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-6488.1000310