Factors affecting treatment motivation among Turkish patients receiving inpatient treatment due to alcohol/substance use disorder

AbstractMotivation is a significant factor in the treatment of addiction and has been proven to be a predictor of treatment outcomes. The present study investigated the effects of clinical variables, perceived social support, temperament, and personality traits on treatment motivation. This study included 100 patients whose detoxification treatment was completed following hospitalization in Alcohol and Drug Research, Treatment, and Training Center (AMATEM). Treatment motivations were assessed through Motivation for Treatment scale (MfT). Addiction Profile Index (API) was used to evaluate drug use characteristics, craving, and the effects of drug use on life. Temperament and character traits and perceived social support were evaluated by Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI) and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), respectively. The number of treatment admissions, presence of a history of previous inpatient treatment, completed inpatient treatment, social support from the family,...