Belokolodov Vladimir Viktorovich

Background. The study examines the factors determining the establishment of remission in the patients dependent on psychoactive substances (surfactants). The formation of remission, its stability and frequency is presented as a dynamic process, where failures of remission and relapse of the disease are considered as parts of the patient’s recovery process. The analysis shows the need for the specialists to support narcological patients at all stages of recovery. The key to the effectiveness of treatment is the professionalism and high competence of all specialists involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of surfactant addicts.

Objective. Identification of the necessary competencies to create unified training programs for the specialists working with people dependent on surfactants.

Results. In the process of interaction with surfactant addicts at all stages of their treatment and rehabilitation, the level of the specialists’ competence is the key factor that determines the quality of care provided. The knowledge and experience applied by psychologists and consultants when accompanying patients increases the trust of patients and also helps specialists to establish stable contact with them at all stages of treatment, rehabilitation, and post-treatment support.

Conclusions. To improve the quality of care provided to people dependent on surfactants, it is proposed to create a unified program for the training or retraining of psychologists and consultants on the basis of the state higher education institutions. The program should include knowledge of psychiatry, narcology, conflictology, and other subjects related to the manifestations of addictions at the stages of treatment and rehabilitation.