Behavior Modification Therapy

CBT helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction. It focuses on teaching coping strategies, stress management, and problem-solving skills to prevent relapse.

MI is a client-centered approach that helps individuals explore and resolve their ambivalence about quitting addictive behaviors. Therapists work to increase an individual’s motivation to change by fostering self-awareness and highlighting the discrepancies between their goals and their current actions.

This therapy uses positive reinforcement to encourage individuals to remain abstinent. Rewards are provided for meeting specific goals related to sobriety and positive behaviors, promoting the development of healthier habits.

This therapy is often associated with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and similar self-help groups. It involves working through the 12 steps, acknowledging powerlessness over addiction, making amends, and providing ongoing support from a community of peers.

Addiction can have a significant impact on families. Family therapy involves the participation of family members to address dysfunctional communication patterns, resolve conflicts, and create a supportive environment for recovery.

DBT combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies. It’s particularly effective for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring emotional regulation issues.

Group therapy provides a supportive and non-judgmental environment where individuals can share their experiences, learn from others, and receive feedback. It also helps individuals develop interpersonal skills and a sense of belonging.

Various holistic therapies, such as yoga, meditation, art therapy, and equine therapy, can complement traditional approaches by addressing emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspects of recovery.

Many individuals with addiction also have co-occurring mental health disorders. Dual diagnosis treatment integrates addiction therapy with mental health treatment to address both issues simultaneously.

Many people with addiction have experienced trauma. Trauma-informed therapy focuses on addressing the underlying trauma that may contribute to addictive behaviors.

Pharmacologic therapy, also known as medication-assisted treatment (MAT), is an important component of addiction treatment. It involves the use of medications to help individuals manage withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and maintain abstinence from addictive substances. MAT can significantly improve the chances of successful recovery by helping to alleviate the physical and psychological challenges of withdrawal and cravings.

Psychological drugs, also known as psychotropic medications or psychiatric medications, are sometimes used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for addiction. These medications target the brain’s chemistry and functioning to help manage the psychological aspects of addiction, such as cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and underlying mental health conditions.

When an individual with addiction also has a co-occurring mental health issue, known as a dual diagnosis or comorbidity, such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, depressions, anxiety and/or PTSD, psychiatric medications can be an important part of their treatment plan. These medications can help manage the symptoms of the mental health issue and improve the individual’s overall well-being, which in turn can support their recovery from addiction.