Cross-sectional comparison of individual and group psychosocial programs among individuals on probation with substance use problems in Türkiye - Takeaways - MDSpire

Cross-sectional comparison of individual and group psychosocial programs among individuals on probation with substance use problems in Türkiye

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  • Utkan Boran Aşık

  • Samet Can Demirci

  • Zeynep Tomruk

  • Burak Erman Menkü

  • May 8, 2026

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    The study compared individual and group psychosocial interventions for substance-using probationers in Türkiye.

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    Participants in the group program reported higher levels of love of life, hope, cognitive flexibility, social support, and self-efficacy.

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    Group participants also exhibited lower levels of depression and anxiety compared to those in the individual program.

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    No significant differences were found in addiction severity between the two intervention groups.

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    The findings suggest group programs may lead to more favorable psychosocial outcomes, warranting further longitudinal research.

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Cross-sectional comparison of individual and group psychosocial programs among individuals on probation with substance use problems in Türkiye

  • by Utkan Boran Aşık, Samet Can Demirci, Zeynep Tomruk, Burak Erman Menkü

  • May 8, 2026

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