Positive Influence of 12- Weeks Group Activities on Self-Control of Middle-Aged Adults Residing in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation Centres, Sikkim

Substance addiction is clearly widespread among the younger age; drugs, alcohol, and nicotine being the most typical examples. Abuse of substances can cause a range of behavior-related, psychological, and neurological issues in addition to its own harmful effects. Drug-using children are at greater risk than non-using children to suffer from mental health conditions such depression, behavioural problems, personality disorders, suicidal thoughts, attempts at self-harm, and actual suicide. The aim of this experimental study was to determine the impact of a 12-week group activities (exercise) programme on the Self-control for Mental Wellbeing of residents in drug and alcohol abuse rehabilitation centres. The self- concept attribute of behaviour was assessed using the self-control questionnaire developed by Tangney, Baumeister, and Boone (2004). Six rehabilitation centres with a total of sixty individuals were considered for this study. Following that, two groups of 30 individuals were formed: Experimental Group (<40 years old) and Active Group (< 40 years old). Throughout a twelve-week period, participants in experimental group, who ranged in age from thirty to forty, attended three 45-minute sessions each week. The active/control groups carried out their daily activities as usual. Data analysis was done using SPSS, Version 20.0, the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. The findings indicate that group activities significantly improved Self- Concept. The experimental group (<40) benefited more from this training programme, as evidenced by the significant differences observed during the mid-test and post-test; in contrast, the active group (aged <40) showed no significant difference between pre- and post-training. Taking part in group activities helps improve the cognitive and psychomotor skills of those in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Additionally, it might offer them support when they give priority to their mental health therapy.