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Theater-Based Interventions in Addiction Treatment: Clinical Observations and Implications

Bağımlılık Tedavisinde Tiyatro Temelli Müdahaleler: Klinik Gözlemler ve Çıkarımlar

Mustafa Danışman(Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center, Ankara Training and Research Hospital)0000-0002-7403-8840
Pages
640–643
Publication Date
2026-10-18
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In conclusion, theatre-based interventions may provide therapeutic benefits in addiction treatment, while also posing clinical risks under certain conditions.

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Objective & Hypothesis:In this paper, clinical observations and implementation experiences regarding theatre-based psychosocial interventions in addiction treatment are presented.
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Key Findings & Data:The high rates of relapse in the early period following detoxification highlight the need for structured rehabilitation approaches in alcohol and substance use disorders.
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Conclusion & Impact:In conclusion, theatre-based interventions may provide therapeutic benefits in addiction treatment, while also posing clinical risks under certain conditions.
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⚙️Variables:Madde Kullanım Bozukluğu · Tiyatro Temelli Müdahale · Rehabilitasyon

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In this paper, clinical observations and implementation experiences regarding theatre-based psychosocial interventions in addiction treatment are presented. The high rates of relapse in the early period following detoxification highlight the need for structured rehabilitation approaches in alcohol and substance use disorders. In this context, theatre activities conducted in our unit aimed to support patients’ self-expression, emotion regulation, and social interaction skills. During the first performance, titled “Metamorphosis,” clinical and operational problems were observed, including safety issues, alcohol use, and related injury among patients who had been discharged on the day of the performance during the final rehearsal. Nevertheless, the performance was successfully completed through alternative solutions developed in response to the crisis. Following the intervention, an increased risk of relapse was observed particularly among patients discharged on the day of the performance, and group dynamics appeared to reinforce risky behaviors. Based on these findings, discharge timing and post-discharge clinical follow-up processes were revised in subsequent applications. In addition, increased interaction between patients and staff was found to potentially challenge the maintenance of professional boundaries. In conclusion, theatre-based interventions may provide therapeutic benefits in addiction treatment, while also posing clinical risks under certain conditions. Therefore, such interventions should be carefully planned and supported with structured programs.

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Bu yazıda, bağımlılık tedavisinde tiyatro temelli psikososyal müdahalelere ilişkin klinik gözlemler ve uygulama deneyimleri sunulmuştur. Alkol ve madde kullanım bozukluklarında detoksifikasyon sonrası erken dönemde nüks oranlarının yüksek olması, yapılandırılmış rehabilitasyon yaklaşımlarının gerekliliğini ortaya koymaktadır. Bu kapsamda birimimizde yürütülen tiyatro çalışmaları, hastaların kendini ifade etme, duygu düzenleme ve sosyal etkileşim becerilerini desteklemeyi amaçlamıştır. “Metamorfoz” adlı ilk gösteri sürecinde, gösteri günü gerçekleştirilen son prova sırasında taburcu edilen hastalar arasında güvenlik sorunları, alkol kullanımı ve buna bağlı yaralanma gibi klinik ve operasyonel sorunlar ortaya çıkmıştır. Buna karşın, geliştirilen alternatif çözümlerle gösteri başarıyla tamamlanmıştır. Uygulama sonrasında, özellikle gösteri günü taburculuk yapılan hastalarda nüks riskinin arttığı ve grup dinamiklerinin riskli davranışları pekiştirebildiği gözlenmiştir. Bu bulgular doğrultusunda, sonraki uygulamalarda taburculuk zamanlaması ve klinik izlem süreçleri yeniden düzenlenmiştir. Ayrıca, hasta-personel etkileşiminin artmasına bağlı olarak profesyonel sınırların korunmasında güçlükler yaşanabileceği belirlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak, tiyatro temelli müdahalelerin bağımlılık tedavisinde hem terapötik faydalar sağlayabileceği hem de belirli koşullarda klinik riskler barındırabileceği düşünülmektedir. Bu nedenle, bu tür uygulamaların dikkatli planlanması ve yapılandırılmış programlarla desteklenmesi gerekmektedir.

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Danışman, M. (2026). Theater-Based Interventions in Addiction Treatment: Clinical Observations and Implications. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, Cilt: 18 Sayı: Supplement 1 Özel Sayı, 640–643. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1925596

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