Coping
skills are believed to be a key mechanism of cognitive behavioural therapy
(CBT) in treating patients with active addictions. CBT is a psychotherapeutic approach that is used in addiction treatment and focuses on increasing an
individual’s ability to cope with high-risk situations that frequently lead to
relapse.
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| Cognitive behavioural therapy |
Most readers would have heard of CBT and its use for treating
addictions. Increased coping skills are believed to be a mechanism of action in
CBT and have been shown to be associated with improved substance reduction
outcomes. Research has established that the frequency and effectiveness of
coping skill use increases throughout therapy and that CBT-based interventions
may strengthen the relationship between coping skill use and decreased
substance use. Read More>>>>>>
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