Abstract: The current study sought to determine the risk factors associated to relapse among recovering addicts in the urban area of Unguja Zanzibar, Tanzania. The study employed cross-sectional research design and the mixed method was also utilized, enabling the collection of both qualitative and quantitative data. Data was collected from a sample of 74 respondents who are recovering drug addicts and have experienced relapse at least once in their recovery journey. The questionnaire and semi structured interview used in as tools of data collection. The Statistical Package for Social Science 18 software was utilized in accomplishing the analysis process. Quantitative data was analyzed through descriptive statistics such as frequencies, means and percentages while regression models were used to estimate the causal relationship between a dependent variable and the independent variables. Tables and figures were also used to present the analysis output. Content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. The study findings revealed that, social factors such as peer pressure, dysfunctional family relationships, constant criticism of the recovering addict, social triggers and a history of family drug use resulted in relapse tendencies. Lastly self-regulation problems such as inability to regulate drinking habits, inability to learn from mistakes, inability to consider consequences and failure to abide to personal standards resulted in relapse. It was recommended that among others, sober houses should mainstream programs that target the social environment, basic life skills development and emotional regulation as to enhance addict’s ability to maintain sobriety upon discharge from sobriety facilities.
Keywords: Relapse, Social risk factors and Self-regulation.
Title: RELAPSE AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG RECOVERING ADDICTS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA
Author: Ramadhan Bakar Abdulla
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 11, Issue 4, October 2023 - December 2023
Page No: 24-32
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Published Date: 04-October-2023
