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No. 75 (2026)

Un percorso psicoeducativo orientato alla recovery personale nei disturbi da uso di sostanze: esperienza di implementazione in un Servizio per le Dipendenze

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3280/mis75-2026oa23669
Submitted
settembre 8, 2026
Published
2026-10-08

Abstract

In recent years, the recovery paradigm has gradually changed the approach to substance use disorders, focusing interventions not just on reducing or stopping use, but also on promoting independence, self-efficacy, and quality of life.
The work describes the design, feasibility, and preliminary outcomes of a psychoeducational intervention focused on personal recovery carried out at the Gazzaniga Addiction Service (BG).
The intervention proved to be feasible and well-received by the participants.
Although the small sample size and the lack of a control group prevent drawing conclusions about its effectiveness, the preliminary results suggest that a recovery-oriented psychoeducational program could be a useful complement to individual treatments in Addiction Service.

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