Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy in the Treatment of Addiction

Treating individuals with a substance misuse problem can be challenging. Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy in the Treatment of Addiction is a practical treatment planner that offers an evidence-based model to aid client assessment and formulate a successful treatment plan.

The volume introduces cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) as an effective psychological intervention that can be used in a variety of clinical settings such as community and outpatient services, structured in- and day- patient programmes and residential rehabilitation units. In addition, the book includes appendices with session tools, therapy worksheets, daily thought record sheets and coping skills strategies. The detailed guidelines and effective advice provided will help both clinicians and care staff to address their clients' substance misuse problem in a collaborative, practical and psychotherapeutic way.

This book is an invaluable tool for specialists working in the field of addictions as well as therapists and other care staff in general adult services who are seeking to develop their approach toward the treatment of addiction.