Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Guided Imagery On The Level Of Anxiety Among Substance Misusers

Abstract

Introduction One of the major issues faced as a health challenge by public is substance misuse. This includes illegal use, misuse of legal substance like tobacco, drugs, alcohol, etc. Economy of individuals are harmed by substance misuse. Substance misuse involves misusing the medications prescribed, over use of alcohol and many more. Anxiety among substance misusers is commonly seen and is at higher level. Guided imagery is the meditation technique involving visualisation of peaceful settings. Hence guided imagery may help in in reducing the level of anxiety among substance misusers. Aim of the study : To assess the effectiveness of Guided Imagery on the level of anxiety among substance misusers. Material and method : A quantitative research approach with quasi experimental pretest post-test research design was used including nonprobability purposive sampling technique. 120 samples were selected. The tool consists of standardized tool. Result : In experimental group, 31.7% had age 34-41 years. In control group 30% of substance misusers had age 18-25 years. In experimental group 66.7% were male and 33.3% were females. In control group 70% of t male and 30% were females. In experimental group 53.3% of them had graduation. In control group 45% of them had secondary education. In experimental group, 65% of them had private job. In control group, 43.3% of them were unemployed. In experimental group 66.7% of them had misuse of alcohol, tobacco or cigarette. In control group 58.3% of them had misuse of alcohol, tobacco or cigarette. In experimental group, 51.7% of them had substance misuse from 5-10 years. In control group, 41.7% of them had substance misuse from 5- 10 years. Conclusion : Analysis proved that guided imagery is cost effective and decreases the level of anxiety among substance misusers.