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Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Abusers (DBT-SUD) effectively reduces substance abuse in individuals with borderline personality disorder. This adapted DBT shows promise for those with co-occurring disorders or treatment-resistant substance use disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a proven treatment for severe psychosocial disorders.
  • Many patients with these disorders also have co-occurring Substance Use Disorders (SUDs).
  • Existing SUD therapies may not be effective for all patients, especially those with complex comorbidities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Abusers (DBT-SUD).
  • To describe DBT-SUD's unique strategies for promoting abstinence and managing relapses.
  • To evaluate DBT-SUD's efficacy in a clinical population.

Main Methods:

  • Adaptation of DBT principles and techniques for individuals with SUDs.
  • Incorporation of specific strategies such as dialectical abstinence and "clear mind."
  • Inclusion of attachment strategies, including off-site counseling and session attendance interventions.

Main Results:

  • Randomized clinical trials demonstrate DBT-SUD's effectiveness in decreasing substance abuse.
  • Significant reductions in substance abuse were observed in patients with borderline personality disorder.
  • DBT-SUD shows potential benefits for patients with other severe co-occurring disorders and SUDs.

Conclusions:

  • DBT-SUD is an effective adaptation of DBT for individuals with co-occurring severe psychosocial disorders and SUDs.
  • The treatment demonstrates efficacy in reducing substance abuse, particularly in borderline personality disorder.
  • DBT-SUD offers a valuable therapeutic option for treatment-resistant SUD populations.