‘Het heeft wel degelijk zin’

‘It does make sense’: Addressing demoralization in addiction treatment Demoralization, characterized by feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, despair, and isolation in which a person merely tries to survive, is a common phenomenon among patients with substance use disorders. This article describes the concept of demoralization, its prevalence among different patient groups, and the specific risk for individuals with substance use disorders. The article also discusses the challenges in recognizing and classifying demoralization, its impact on treatment outcomes, and the importance of early identification and intervention. The article also discusses the challenges in recognizing and classifying demoralization, the impact on treatment outcomes, and the importance of early identification and intervention.