Therapy Used in Addiction


 Addiction recovery is as much about physical abstinence as it is about making positive mental and behavioral changes. The way we think impacts the way we behave, so naturally, therapy and counseling are an important aspect of addiction treatment in rehab and the recovery process.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is founded on the core principle that psychological problems like addiction are based (in part) on harmful thinking patterns, negative learned behaviors, and unhelpful coping techniques.

Dialectical behavior therapy is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy to treat people who were suffering from severe suicidal ideation. The Matrix Model is used to help stimulant abusers overcome their addictions to drugs like methamphetamine, cocaine, and prescription stimulants. This method addresses a wide scope of contributing factors for addiction and uses cognitive behavioral therapy and family therapy (among other evidence-based methods) to focus on positive behavioral changes.

If you are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction and you need help to get sober, working with a substance abuse therapist or recovery therapist is a wise decision.
If you need help to overcome your addiction, ask your doctor, counselor, or therapist for treatment recommendations. 

You can also call PVD Psychological Associates to be connected to a licensed addiction treatment professional.

https://pvdpsych.com/substance-use-problems/

Location: United States

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