- Contributors
- 1 Addiction: Definition, Epidemiology, and Neurobiology
- 2 Overview of the Addiction Recovery Industry
- 3 Food Addiction
- 4 Integrative Approach to Alcohol Use Disorder
- 5 Integrative Approach to Sedative-Hypnotic Use Disorder
- 6 Integrative Approach to Cannabis-Use Disorder
- 7 Integrative Approach to Stimulant-Use Disorder
- 8 Integrative Approach to Opiates, Opioids, and Opiate Use Disorder
- 9 Integrative Approach to Nicotine Use Disorder
- 10 Integrative Approach to Behavioral Addictions: Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) and Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD)
- 11 Hallucinogens: Spiritual and Therapeutic Use, Overuse, and Complications
- 12 Psychiatric Assessment and Co-Occurring Disorders
- 13 Psychosocial Treatment Approaches for Substance Use
- 14 Homeopathic Approach to Addiction
- 15 Ayurvedic Approach to Addiction
- 16 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture Approach to Addiction
- 17 Nutritional Support and Addiction
- 18 Functional Medicine Approach to Addiction
- 19 Exercise for Addiction and Recovery
- 20 Nutraceutical Treatments for Addiction Recovery
- 21 Interaction of Spirituality and Religion with Health, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse
- 22 Three Dynamic Healing Modalities for the Treatment of Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders: Aromatherapy, Equine Therapy, and Creative Arts Therapies
- 22.1 Creative Arts Therapies: An Integrative Modality for Addiction and Trauma Treatment
- 22.2 The Role of Aromatherapy in the Treatment of Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders
- 22.3 Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders
- 23 Shamanism: Addiction and Soul Sickness
- 24 Ibogaine: History, Pharmacology, Spirituality, & Clinical Data
- 25 Group Therapy and Support in Addiction Treatment
- 26 Integrative Approaches to Healing
- 27 Integrative Approaches to the Management of Chronic Pain and Substance Abuse
- 28 Integrative Approaches to Post-acute Withdrawal and Relapse Prevention
- 29 The Future of Addiction and Recovery Healing Arts
- Index
(p. 224) Psychosocial Treatment Approaches for Substance Use
- Chapter:
- (p. 224) Psychosocial Treatment Approaches for Substance Use
- Author(s):
Lynn McFarr
, Julie Snyder
, Lisa Benson
, and Rachel Higier
- DOI:
- 10.1093/med/9780190275334.003.0013
Multiple psychosocial treatments for substance-use disorders have been studied for efficacy. A recent meta-analysis indicates that psychosocial interventions are effective across multiple types of substances used. In the case of opiates, psychosocial interventions combined with medication appear to be the most effective. Many studies further agree that psychosocial interventions are an integral and necessary part of treating substance-use disorders. Although theoretical orientations may differ across psychosocial treatments, they have several principles and practices in common. All involve talk therapy or talk in communities as a way to clarify triggers, build commitment, and improve accountability. Many also target addiction behaviors and work to develop alternative contingencies to reduce or eliminate use. Finally, targeting repeated performance (or building “chains of committed behavior”) decreases the likelihood of relapse. This chapter discusses the most frequently studied and employed psychosocial treatments for substance use including CBT, motivational interviewing, contingency management, mindfulness, and community-based programs.
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- Contributors
- 1 Addiction: Definition, Epidemiology, and Neurobiology
- 2 Overview of the Addiction Recovery Industry
- 3 Food Addiction
- 4 Integrative Approach to Alcohol Use Disorder
- 5 Integrative Approach to Sedative-Hypnotic Use Disorder
- 6 Integrative Approach to Cannabis-Use Disorder
- 7 Integrative Approach to Stimulant-Use Disorder
- 8 Integrative Approach to Opiates, Opioids, and Opiate Use Disorder
- 9 Integrative Approach to Nicotine Use Disorder
- 10 Integrative Approach to Behavioral Addictions: Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) and Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD)
- 11 Hallucinogens: Spiritual and Therapeutic Use, Overuse, and Complications
- 12 Psychiatric Assessment and Co-Occurring Disorders
- 13 Psychosocial Treatment Approaches for Substance Use
- 14 Homeopathic Approach to Addiction
- 15 Ayurvedic Approach to Addiction
- 16 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture Approach to Addiction
- 17 Nutritional Support and Addiction
- 18 Functional Medicine Approach to Addiction
- 19 Exercise for Addiction and Recovery
- 20 Nutraceutical Treatments for Addiction Recovery
- 21 Interaction of Spirituality and Religion with Health, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse
- 22 Three Dynamic Healing Modalities for the Treatment of Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders: Aromatherapy, Equine Therapy, and Creative Arts Therapies
- 22.1 Creative Arts Therapies: An Integrative Modality for Addiction and Trauma Treatment
- 22.2 The Role of Aromatherapy in the Treatment of Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders
- 22.3 Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders
- 23 Shamanism: Addiction and Soul Sickness
- 24 Ibogaine: History, Pharmacology, Spirituality, & Clinical Data
- 25 Group Therapy and Support in Addiction Treatment
- 26 Integrative Approaches to Healing
- 27 Integrative Approaches to the Management of Chronic Pain and Substance Abuse
- 28 Integrative Approaches to Post-acute Withdrawal and Relapse Prevention
- 29 The Future of Addiction and Recovery Healing Arts
- Index