Developing Motivation for Treatment in Psychosocial Care of Drug Addicts

Abstract

 Drug addiction is considered a public health problem that requires special attention due to its harmful consequences on mental, physical, and social health. Through this analytical study, we emphasize the importance of developing motivation for treatment in psychological care of drug addicts, given the difficulty they face in adhering to therapeutic instructions. This is achieved through motivational interviewing, which is a targeted therapeutic approach aimed at increasing internal motivation for change, engaging in treatment with perseverance, quitting drug use, and improving the quality of life to make it healthier. In this way, the psychological specialist contributes to assisting addicts.