bstract: Background: It is necessary to identify lack of resilience as risk a factor associated with drug
dependency and high risk behaviors and coping strategies against them since these variables may form a
constitutive part of a health and safety management plan among people with substance abuse disorders. It was
founded that, resiliency in drug abusers is lower than others and such tendency could play a critical role in
addiction. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of Strengthening Resilience training program on
patients with Substance Abuse. Design: Aquasi experimental research design was utilized. Sample: purposive
sample of 45 patients with drug abuse attending at the inpatient of addiction management unit at Assiut
University hospital was used. Tools: Data were collected through, Personal data sheet, Pattern of drug
addiction questioner & Connor-Davidson Resilience scale (CD-RISC). Results: there were significant increase
in the mean scores of achievement motivation, self-confidence, tenacity, and adaptability factors in post
program and one month follow up than preprogram. Conclusion: According to the data, resilience of patients
were improved significantly by resilience training (P < 0.001).Recommendations: Use the training program at
hospitals, centers and institutions that deal with psychological rehabilitation for drug addicts and psychotropic
substances.
Key Word: Resilience, Training, program, patients, Substance Abuse.