This study aims to look at the experiences that have been encountered by drug addicts when using the Expressive
Arts Therapy in group counseling. A total of 30 participants were selected as clients by using purposive sampling
and they were divided into two groups. A total of 15 people had group sessions using the Expressive Arts Therapy
while another 15 people had group sessions without using the Expressive Arts Therapy. This study is a qualitative
research and the data were analyzed by using the results of interviews, observations and documents based on
clients’ drawing. Several themes emerged after analyzing the data that give meaning, cure, awareness, self
confidence and catharsis. The study finds that the use of Expressive Arts Therapy provides a forum for creative
exploration as the initial process when long historical experiences are latent and difficult to be expressed by the
study participants.