Environmental Impact on Relapse and Motivation Recovery Among Drug Addicts

Asbah Razali, Asbah Razali and Norhidayah Pauzi, Norhidayah Pauzi and Ravindaran A/L Maraya, Ravindaran A/L Maraya and Rosya Izyanie Shamshudeen, Rosya Izyanie Shamshudeen and Razali, Nur Azah and Muhammad Luqman, Muhammad Luqman (2023) Environmental Impact on Relapse and Motivation Recovery Among Drug Addicts. Journal of Intercultural Communication, 23 (3). pp. 28-42.

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Abstract

Drug abuse has been proven to be a mental disorder because of the heavy intake of substances usage controlled by the environment. Environmental factors play a significant role in drug addiction and recovery. However, there is a knowledge gap regarding environmental factors contributing to relapse and hinder motivation for recovery among drug addicts in Malaysia. Therefore, the objective of this research is to find out the impact of the environment on drug relapse and motivation recovery in former addicts. For this purpose, a cross-sectional research design was utilized whereby a self-administered questionnaire was randomly distributed among 50 Malaysian drug addicts. Data were analysed through IBM SPSS software version 25.0, and the partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) approach supported by Smart-PLS 3.3 to analyse the research model. The findings of the study indicated that the environment significantly impacts motivation recovery and relapse. Furthermore, the positive environment influences motivation for recovery in former addicts and pushes the addicts to relapse after rehabilitation. The study will provide insights into the environmental factors that contribute to drug addiction and relapse in Malaysia.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: : Environment, Family, Motivation Recovery, Relapse, Mental Health
Subjects: T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions: Center for General Studies and Co -curricular > Department of Social Science
Depositing User: Mr. Mohamad Zulkhibri Rahmad
Date Deposited: 15 Jan 2024 07:31
Last Modified: 15 Jan 2024 07:31
URI: http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/id/eprint/10629

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