Addiction Policy Forum
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy which can be used to help with addiction.
cognitive behavioral therapy CBT is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy it is effective for a range of problems including depression anxiety disorders eating disorders and addiction CBT was developed in the 1960s by psychiatrist Aaron back CBT helps people learn how to identify and change destructive thought patterns that have a negative effect on behavior and emotions the maladaptive thought patterns addressed often include automatic thoughts cognitive distortions and underlying core beliefs the ultimate goal of CBT is to address these negative patterns of thinking and subsequent behaviors CBT includes exercises in the session as well as homework where patients learn to change their own thinking problematic emotions and behavior exercises may include journaling role playing stress reduction techniques and cognitive reframing [Music]
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