Abstract
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) represents a broad class of interventions that take into account how learning processes are involved in developing and maintaining maladaptive thought patterns, emotional reactions, and behavioral responses. These learning processes provide the basis for various interventions targeting the reduction or cessation of substance use. This system of therapy can be extremely valuable to social workers, given its effectiveness for a wide range of problems in general, as well as problems specifically related to substance misuse. The first part of the chapter provides an overview of the theoretical foundation of CBT, focusing on the basic processes that lead to the development and maintenance of substance use disorders (SUDs). A review of the empirical research on outcomes of CBT for SUDs is also provided. The second part provides a practical description on the delivery of CBT related to the treatment of substance use disorders, including session structure, content, and major change strategies. Criticisms of CBT are also discussed, along with recommendations for professional development.
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Granillo, M.T., Perron, B.E., Jarman, C., Gutowski, S.M. (2012). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Substance Use Disorders: Theory, Evidence, and Practice. In: Vaughn, M., Perron, B. (eds) Social Work Practice in the Addictions. Contemporary Social Work Practice. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5357-4_7
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