Reducing Addiction CBT Flashcards
(7 cards)
What does CBT assume and aim to do in addiction treatment?
CBT assumes addiction results from irrational thoughts. It aims to develop healthier thinking and coping skills to manage stress, resist cravings, and avoid relapse.
What happens during cognitive appraisal and restructuring in CBT for addiction?
The therapist helps the addict identify maladaptive beliefs (e.g., “I need drugs to cope”) and challenges these beliefs to change them.
What skills does CBT help develop and how is role play used?
CBT builds stress management, assertiveness, and self-monitoring skills. Role play simulates tempting situations so the individual can practice resisting urges.
What does relapse prevention involve in CBT?
Identifying triggers, creating coping strategies, and planning responses to possible lapses.
What are some limits of CBT alone in treating addiction?
CBT may not be enough for severe/complex cases; drug therapy or addressing social issues (poverty, abuse) might be needed first.
Why might CBT have a high dropout rate?
It requires significant time, emotional effort, motivation, and clear communication, so it suits only willing, engaged clients.
What are the long-term benefits of CBT compared to other therapies?
CBT addresses underlying thought patterns causing addiction, leading to lasting change like increased confidence, rather than just temporary craving suppression.
