Emotional clarity in opioid-dependent patients

Authors

Hend R. Omara, Menoufia University
Lamyaa G. El-Hamrawy, Menoufia University
Mohamed S. Abdel-Shafy, Menoufia University
Mohamed A. Elnagdi, Menoufia UniversityFollow

Subject Area

Neuropsychiatry

Article Type

Original Study

Abstract

Objectives The aim was to investigate emotional clarity in opioid-dependent patients. Background: emotional clarity refers to individual's awareness of his/her feelings. Individuals with low levels of emotional clarity may resort to strategies to alleviate distress rapidly. Patients and methods A total of 40 adult male opioid-dependent patients were recruited in the present study. The research data were collected from demographic information, Structured Clinical Interview for Axis I Disorders, and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale. Statistical analysis was performed using one-sample t test and P value. Results Findings demonstrated that opioid-dependent patients lacked emotional clarity. Conclusion Given the emphasis on emotional regulation as the main mechanism of change, lack of emotional clarity was associated with substance use disorders.

Recommended Citation

Omara, Hend R.; El-Hamrawy, Lamyaa G.; Abdel-Shafy, Mohamed S.; and Elnagdi, Mohamed A. (2023) "Emotional clarity in opioid-dependent patients," Menoufia Medical Journal: Vol. 35: Iss. 4, Article 29.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4103/mmj.mmj_318_22