{"id":46128,"date":"2021-02-17T08:45:24","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T07:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccadicciones.es\/how-to-quit-drugs-treatment-with-the-transtheoretical-model-of-change\/"},"modified":"2021-02-17T08:45:24","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T07:45:24","slug":"how-to-quit-drugs-treatment-with-the-transtheoretical-model-of-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccadicciones.es\/en\/how-to-quit-drugs-treatment-with-the-transtheoretical-model-of-change\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Quit Drugs: Treatment with the Transtheoretical Model of Change"},"content":{"rendered":"

When a person develops an addiction<\/a>, they go through different phases until they eventually become dependent on the drug or addictive behavior. This process can be longer or shorter, but it usually ends with an inability to control the impulses to consume. At this point, there comes a time when the addict decides to put a stop to this self-destructive behavior and seek treatment.<\/strong> Quitting drugs is possible. In this article, we will look at an example of models used in this detoxification process until the individual’s full recovery. <\/p>\n

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Prochaska and DiClemente’s Transtheoretical Model of Change<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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There are several approaches<\/a> to tackling addiction treatment. One that has proven most effective is the Transtheoretical Model of Change. This model was proposed by psychologists James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente and not only describes the phases or stages of change but also provides appropriate tools for effective intervention. Basically, it explains the phases a person needs to overcome during the process of changing a problematic behavior<\/strong> they intend to alter. <\/p>\n

In this process, motivation<\/a> is considered the main driver of behavior change. Other factors that also influence the process are the stages of change, the process of change, the decisional balance (advantages and disadvantages), and self-confidence. On the other hand, one thing to keep in mind is that the process can have difficulties.<\/strong> In this sense, it is important to know that there is a risk of relapse and returning to previous stages. Therefore, it is important for patients to be aware that accepting setbacks as normal positively affects their perception of self-confidence. <\/p>\n

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Phases of the Transtheoretical Model of Change in Treatment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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As we mentioned, this model consists of proposing various phases a person goes through during the addiction recovery process. Through these phases, they perform different mental and behavioral processes to gradually reach cessation of consumption. However, it should be noted that this is not a linear process, and there may be several relapses and recoveries until final detoxification is achieved. <\/p>\n

The phases of the Transtheoretical Model of Change are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Precontemplation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The patient does not believe their behavior is a problem and has no intention of changing it. Therefore, they will not make changes unless forced to do so. They continue to consume and are not concerned about it. <\/p>\n