Comparison of the effect of tranquility and mindfulness on emotional cognitive regulation and family function in consuming slow-moving substances after poisoning

The aim of this study was to compare of the effect of tranquility and mindfulness on emotional cognitive regulation and family function in consuming slow-moving substances after detoxification.

This quasi-experimental study was a pre-test and post-test with a control group and a three-month follow-up period. The statistical population of the study included man patients who were referred to the private center for the addiction withdrawal of Ahwaz welfare organization affiliated to the Ahwaz Welfare Organization. 60 of them were selected through available sampling method and were randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group. The experimental group consisted of 10 sessions of tone and the experimental group of mindfulness was trained in 8 sessions of 90 minutes. Subjects were evaluated through cognitive-emotional regulation Garnfoksi et al (2002) and family function Ellie McMaster, (1998), end-of-treatment sessions, and follow-up 3 months after group therapy. The control group was without any group therapy.

Using the Multivariate analysis of covariance method and repeated measurements, the results indicated that the use of tranquility and mindfulness in effective emotional cognitive regulation and family function was effective, and between the effectiveness of tranquility and mindfulness on emotional cognitive regulation and family function in consuming slow-moving substances after detoxification There is a significant difference in the amount of tranquility and mindfulness.

Considering the common dimensions of two therapies, the use of combination therapies, such as mindfulness based on tranquility, is suggested in the treatment of abusive substance abusers.