Levels of Relapse Risk among Substance Use Addicts in Langata Sub-County, Nairobi, Kenya

Substance use rehabilitation among individuals in recovery is significant to parents, peers, therapists and other stakeholders across the globe. Despite advances in addiction treatment, relapse rates remain extremely high. This study examined the levels of relapse risk among substance use addicts in Langata sub-county, Nairobi, Kenya. The study was grounded on Relapse prevention theory. The study employed descriptive research design. Through census method, the study utilized a sample size of 144 participants. The study utilized the Stimulant Relapse Risk Scale (SRRS), to collect data. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics specifically percentages and frequencies. The results showed that there were 3 (2.4%) respondents were in the category of low level of stimulant relapse risk. There were 71 (56.8%) respondents were in the category of moderate level of stimulant relapse. There were 51(40.8%) respondents who scored in category of high level of stimulant relapse risk. The study recommends to rehabilitation centers in Langata Sub-County to ensure follow ups of their clients’ progress in their families in order to reduce the chances of relapsing. The rehabilitation centers also need to provide family counseling in order to deal with family issues that could be contributing to substance abuse and also high risk of relapsing. Also, to reduce the chances of relapse among the substance use addicts, there is a need to encourage addicts to see the importance of going through treatment without forcing them. Families also need to be encouraged to create a favorable environment that would allow substance use addicts to have lower chances of relapsing after going through treatment and counseling.