Autogenic Training in a Drug Abuse Program

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Abstract
The development of a program utilizing autogenic training with opiate- and polydrug-dependent individuals is described. A small cadre of staff were first trained in the procedure and it was then used in the treatment of 23 patients with stress-related problems. Patients (11) completed the 9 training sessions and rated their symptoms as being on the average, 52% improved. Several case histories with varying outcome are described. Although autogenic training is no panacea, it is a useful modality in the drug abuse treatment armamentarium. Implications for further research and treatment are suggested.