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Addiction Psychoeducation for Canadian Muslims
Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Summary
The Canadian Muslim Addiction Program (C-MAP) was designed as a pilot randomized controlled study using quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate culturally and spiritually adapted addiction psychoeducation. Its aim is to reduce addiction-related stigma by improving knowledge, attitudes toward addiction, and professional help-seeking among Canadian Muslims. The protocol specifies a target sample of 200-300 participants aged 16 years or older, drawn from three populations: Muslim individuals with lived experience of addiction, family members of individuals with addiction, and members of the Muslim general public. Participants are randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either C-MAP psychoeducation incorporating Islamic perspectives or a control program covering similar addiction topics without spiritually adapted content. The study involves a single virtual session, with questionnaires administered before and after the intervention. Self-report measures assess addiction-related knowledge, attitudes, stigma, and help-seeking, while open-ended questions explore participants' experiences and the perceived contribution of Islamic content. The study also examines whether baseline spirituality is associated with improvements in outcomes. Findings are intended to inform refinement of the program and provide feasibility information and effect-size estimates for a larger trial.
Official title: Canadian Muslim Addiction Program (C-MAP) Phase One: Evaluating a Novel Faith-Based Psychoeducation Program to Enhance Addictions Treatment
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
16 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
187
Start Date
2023-12-01
Completion Date
2026-08-29
Last Updated
2026-10-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Culturally sensitive addiction psychoeducation program
The Canadian Muslim Addiction Program (C-MAP) is a culturally and spiritually adapted addiction psychoeducation program for Muslim individuals with lived experience of addiction, family members of individuals with addiction, and members of the general public. It aims to reduce addiction-related stigma by increasing knowledge, improving attitudes toward addiction, and enhancing professional help-seeking. Participants receive the intervention during a single virtual study session through the secure Webex platform, with approximately 60-90 minutes devoted to the psychoeducation content. The content is organized into 17 short subtopics for each target population and addresses addictive substances and behaviors from an Islamic perspective. Topics include the causes and consequences of addiction, treatment options, harm reduction, and help-seeking. Evidence-based addiction information is integrated with Islamic perspectives, including the role of spiritual practices in treatment and
Secular
The control program addresses similar addiction psychoeducation subtopics to C-MAP but does not include spiritually adapted content.
Locations (1)
CAMH
Toronto, Ontario, Canada