TTLV: Clinical intervention for a case of homosexual men using Amphetamine-like substances

1. Student's full name:Tran Van Huong2. Gender:Male

3. Date of birth: 23/06/1991

4. Place of birth:Hai Duong - Hai Hau - Nam Dinh

5. Decision to recognize student number:3617/2018/QD-XHNV, dated January 7, 2020 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in the training process:Are not

7. Thesis topic name:Clinical intervention for a case of homosexual men using amphetamine-like substances

8. Major:Clinical PsychologyCode:8310401.02

9. Scientific guidance officer: Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tran Thu Huong

10. Summary of the results of the thesis:

Psychological intervention for a case of homosexual men using Amphetamine has brought about certain results. With the successful application of a combination of psychological therapies such as positive behavior management, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and the matrix model, the client has had positive changes in cognition, emotions and behavior.

Cognitively, the client has become aware that substance abuse is a priority that needs to change. The client has learned the knowledge and skills to reduce substance use and move towards stopping amphetamine use.

Emotionally, the client has reduced symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and has begun to control cravings. The frequency of cravings has decreased from 10 to 1 on a scale of 10. The ability to control cravings has also improved, from 0 points to 6 points on a scale of 10.

Behaviorally, the client has actively developed and followed a daily work schedule, participated in favorite activities, and reduced and stopped activities that affect cravings and substance use behavior. The client's interval between uses has increased, from once a month to once every 2 months, once every 3 months, and now every 3 to 6 months.

11. Practical application:

With the results obtained from the theoretical and practical research process on a clinical case, the thesis presented an overview of a clinical case related to the application of a combination of psychological therapies to intervene in a case of homosexual men using amphetamine-like substances. The results of the clinical case study showed the effectiveness of applying and combining psychological therapies in the intervention for drug users. On that basis, experience was drawn, applied, and combined psychological therapies in the practice of psychological intervention for drug users.

12. Further research directions:Are not

13. Published works related to the thesis: Are not

1.Full name: Tran Van Huong2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: 23^thJune 1991

4.Place of birth: Hai Duong – Hai Hau – Nam Dinh

5. Decision of student recognition No:3617/2018/QD-XHNV-DT of the Principal of University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in training course:None

7.Official thesis title:Psychological intervention for a case of gay male using amphetamine-type stimulants

8. Major: Clinical PsychologyCode:8310401.02

9. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. PhD. Tran Thu Huong

10. Summary of theses results:

Psychological intervention for a case of gay male using amphetamine-type stimulants has brought about certain effects. With the successful combination of psychological therapies such as active behavior management, motivational interviews, cognitive-behavioral therapy and matrix model, the client had made positive changes in perception, emotions and behavior.

In terms of consciousness, the client had realized substance abuse was a priority issue that needed to be changed. He learned the knowledge and skills to reduce substance use and eventually stopped using amphetamine-type substances.

In terms of emotions, the client had reduced symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress and had begun to control cravings. The frequency of cravings had decreased from 10 to 1 in 10 point scale.

In terms of behaviors, clients had actively developed and followed a weekday work schedule, participating in favorite activities, reducing and stopping activities that affect cravings and substance use. The client's use interval had been longer, from once a month, then it became once every 2 months, every 3 months and at the present, from 3 to 6 months of use.

11. Practical applicability:

With the results obtained from the process of theoretical and practical research on a clinical case, the thesis presents an overview of a clinical case involving the use of a combination of psychological therapies to intervene for a male homosexual case using amphetamine-type substances. The results of clinical case studies show the effectiveness of applying and combining psychotherapy in interventions for drug users. On that basis, learn from experience, apply, and combine psychotherapy in psychological intervention practice for drug users.

12. Further research directions, if any: None

13. Thesis-related publications: None