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Table 1 Summary of Matrix Treatment Sessions

From: The therapeutic effects of methylphenidate and matrix-methylphenidate on addiction severity, craving, relapse and mental health in the methamphetamine use disorder

Sessions

Content of sessions

1 session

Why do we stop taking drugs (scale of change), task assignment

2 session

Triggers (stimulating factors), task assignment

3 session

External triggers, task assignment

4 session

Internal triggers, task assignment

5 session

Recovery phase, task assignment

6 session

Family distrust, task assignment

7 session

Energy reduction, task assignment

8 session

Incorrect use of medication, task assignment

9 session

Temptation, how to grow up and behave, task assignment

10 session

Thoughts and feelings shaping behavioral use, task assignment

11 session

Boredom and depression, task assignment

12 session

Relapse prevention, task assignment

13 session

Work and recovery, task assignment

14 session

Shame and guilt, task assignment

15 session

Staying busy, task assignment

16–18 session

Motivation for recovery, task assignment

19 session

Truthfulness, task assignment

20 session

Complete innocence, task assignment

21 session

Addictive sexual relations

22 session

Review of the last session and answering questions