Coping strategies, perceptions of the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs and intention to relapse among former methamphetamine addicts.

Authors

  • Norlizah Matshah Faculty of Psychology and Education, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
  • Munizam Halik Faculty of Psychology and Education, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
  • Patricia Joseph Kimong Faculty of Psychology and Education, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
  • Norzihan Binti Ayub Faculty of Psychology and Education, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
  • Sharon Kwan Sam Mee Faculty of Psychology and Education, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
  • Peter Voo Su Kiong Faculty of Psychology and Education, Universiti Malaysia Sabah

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51200/sapj.v2i1.5670

Keywords:

Coping, Rehabilitation, Relapse

Abstract

This study aims to explore issues on coping strategies, perceptions of the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs and the process of their intention to relapse among former Methamphetamine addicts. A total of 59 respondents were selected using purposive sampling which made up of former addicts who are undergoing surveillance program in Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The results found that, several strategies employed by former addicts in their coping style have shown possibility of relapse. The study also found that respondents were quite positive with the activities organised by Malaysia National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK). This indirectly has become a form of treatment and therapy among the former addicts. The conclusion could be explained based on Transtheoretical Model of Change by Prochaska et. al (1992).

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Published

2024-12-03

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2014): Southeast Asia Psychology Journal, Volume 2 (1), December 2014

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