Reducing the symptoms of social anxiety by using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques in drug addicts

Document Type : Original Article

Abstract

The current research aimed to reduce social anxiety symptoms by using 
cognitive behavioral therapy among drug addicts. The sample consisted 
of (n = 10) drug addicts, age ranged between (30-40 years) from 
unmarried males. The research used the social anxiety scale (prepared by 
the researcher), and cognitive behavioral therapy program, consisted of 
(18) sessions, two sessions per week, and the duration of each session
ranged from (60-90) minutes. The results showed a low level of social 
anxiety in post-measurement, and a continuous decrease in social anxiety 
in follow-up measurement,

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