“The Worldview in the Congress 60”: A Theory for Psychological Treatment of Substance Use Disorders

Objective One of the non-governmental organizations in Iran that provides treatment for people with substance use disorders (SUDs) is congress 60. Several studies have reported the effectiveness of treatment provided by this organization. However, the theory underlying their psychological treatment method has not been examined. This study aims to identify the theory underlying psychological therapy for men with SUDs in congress. Materials & Methods In this qualitative study, Strauss and Corbin’s grounded theory method was used. The data were collected through interviews with 25 men treated by congress 60 and by reviewing the texts (the books “crossing the zone 60 degrees below zero” and “worldviews” 1 & 2) and field note taking from April 2022 to January 2024. The analysis of the collected data was done in three stages of open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. Results The identified core concept was “worldview in congress 60”. it included two themes of “worldview components” and “connections between worldview components”. The worldview components included sound and vision, self and its structures, heart and the created feelings, intellect, action, and energy. The connection between these components formed healthy and addictive worldviews. Conclusion “Worldview in congress 60” is the theory for the psychological treatment of men with SUDs in congress 60. The components of this theory explain addictive and healthy behaviors during treatment. This theory can be explored in future studies to explain psychological changes in men treated in congress 60.