Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches (CBT) The common underlying assumption of these cognitive-behavioral approaches is the theory that unproductive or maladaptive thinking and behavior is the …

Visit the post for more.Relapse Prevention (RP) (MBRP) All treatments for substance use disorder (SUD), in a way, are intended to prevent relapse. The treatment called Relapse Prevention (RP), …

Motivational Enhancement Therapies (METs) have been added to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in the treatment of adolescents because these patients typically come to treatment with less …

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT): Preliminary Evaluation of Effectiveness The term “third-wave” is intended to distinguish these approaches from the more traditional forms of “second-wave” …

The goal of Behavioral Couples Therapy (BCT) is to improve the couple’s relationship while building support for abstinence. This means increasing positive activities and improving communication …

Importantly, this CM benefit may be provided over and above the empirically supported combination of Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MET/CBT). Unique to …

An intervention has been developed for adolescents with alcohol and other drug use disorders that integrates Twelve-Step Facilitation with Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Cognitive …

Dialectical behavior therapy is part of what is known as the third wave of psychological treatments, following behavioral therapies (1st wave) and cognitive behavioral therapy (2nd wave). Other third …

Though designed to treat borderline personality disorder, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is increasingly being used in the context of substance use disorder treatment. DBT is considered a “3rd …

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT; pronounced like the word “act”) is a cognitive-behavioral approach used in the treatment of substance use …