Severidad del consumo de sustancias e inteligencia emocional en adultos en rehabilitacion en el cantón El Tambo en el año 2025

Abstract

This study aimed to describe the severity levels of substance use and the dimensions of emotional intelligence in adults undergoing rehabilitation in El Tambo, Cañar province. A total of 35 male residents from the CETAD CERATI center participated in this cross-sectional, descriptive, and quantitative research. Two tools were used: the ASSIST V3.0 for substance use assessment and Emily A. Sterrett’s test for measuring emotional intelligence. Findings showed that alcohol (86%) and tobacco (74%) had the highest prevalence, while the use of other substances was significantly lower. Moderate emotional intelligence was observed in self-awareness, empathy, self-control, and social competence. A latent class analysis revealed an inverse relationship between emotional intelligence and illegal substance use. However, high levels of alcohol and tobacco consumption were still present in individuals with high emotional intelligence, potentially due to cultural influences. Strengthening emotional intelligence appears to be a key factor for more effective and lasting rehabilitation processes.