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Behavioral therapies for drug abuse
Kathleen M Carroll1, Lisa S Onken
1Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, 950 Campbell Ave. (151D), West Haven, CT 06519, USA. kathleen.carroll@yale.edu
The American Journal of Psychiatry
|August 2, 2005
Summary
Behavioral therapies like cognitive behavior therapy have advanced significantly for treating drug addiction. A systematic approach aids in developing, evaluating, and disseminating these effective interventions.
Area of Science:
- Addiction medicine
- Psychology
- Behavioral science
Background:
- Significant progress in behavioral therapies for drug abuse and dependence over the past 30 years.
- Advances in conceptualizing the development of these therapies.
- Established effectiveness of various behavioral treatments for drug addiction.
Purpose of the Study:
- Review recent progress in developing behavioral therapies for drug and alcohol abuse.
- Discuss the range of currently available effective behavioral therapies.
- Highlight the systematic approach to behavioral therapy development, evaluation, and dissemination.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of advancements in behavioral therapy development.
- Synthesis of findings on effective behavioral interventions.
- Analysis of strategies for evaluation and dissemination.
Main Results:
- Cognitive behavior therapy, contingency management, and family therapy are potent interventions.
- A systematic approach has facilitated scientific progress in behavioral therapy.
- Numerous effective behavioral therapies are available for drug addiction.
Conclusions:
- Behavioral therapies are crucial for treating drug abuse and dependence.
- A structured approach enhances the development and implementation of these therapies.
- Continued research and application of behavioral interventions are vital for public health.