Investigation of the effectiveness of group training of choice theory on quality of life in drug addicted

Backgrounds and aim: Increased addiction in society and the problems caused by it and demand for improved drug problems shows the need for persons to interventions and specialized training. The aim of the present study was to Investigation of the effectiveness of group training of the concepts of choice theory on quality of life in addicted people.
This study was an quasi-experimental design with pretest-posttest and Follow up with the control group. The study population included: All addicted people who referred to Ahvaz Addiction Treatment Center in 2015. 50 addicts selected by using of available sampling and randomly assigned to either the experimental group (number=25) and control group (number=25). The participants completed the quality of life inventory in three stages (pre-test, post-test and follow-up after 60 days). The experimental group was received Group training of the concepts of choice theory in 10 sessions, 90 minutes, one time at on week.Statistical data using Analysis of covariance(ANCOVA) were analyzed.
The results of analysis of ANCOVA indicated that the group training of choice theory directed to a satistically significant (p>0/001) between pre, post and follow up scores which led to increasing scores of Quality of life in addicted people. So that in the post and follow up stages, after controlling for pre test scores, the experimental group reported high Quality of life compared to the control group.
group training of choice theory about the role of choosing a behavior, five needs, the importance of self control, the role of effective behavior, the way of need fulfilment, responsibility, self worth,Quality world, seven destructive behavior, seven caring behavior, faiure identification and success identification can result in increasing the quality of life for addicted people.