A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction - A Therapy Manual for Drug Addiction
Category:
4
Credits:
6
Objectives:
Readers will be able to describe the basic principles of cognitive behavior therapy.
Readers will be able to describe at least one example of how cognitive behavior therapy applies the learning models underlying it
Readers will be able to describe at least 1 practice exercise each for craving, refusal, recognizing triggers and problem solving
Readers will be able to describe at least two research results support cognitive behavior therapy's effectiveness with cocaine abusers
Description:
The following article is presents a manual for the use of cognitive-behavior therapy with individuals who abuse or are dependent on cocaine. It covers the general principles and structure of cognitive-behavior therapy, reviews supporting research and provides examples of key areas that should be covered in working with cocaine-addicted individuals. These include managing cravings, thoughts of cocaine, reducing availability, enhancing motivation, eliciting the support of significant others and more.
Keywords: Drug abuse, substance abuse, chemical dependency, addiction, cocaine, cognitive-behavior therapy, behavioral therapy, manualized treatment, treatment manual
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
American Psychological Association
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Ohio Board of Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, Expiration 03/31/2010
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (C) (2005 to 2009)
IAODAPCA - Addictions 2007/2009
Illinois Social Work Continuing Education
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
CAADAC, California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
California Board of Registered Nursing
Kentucky Board of Licensure of Marriage and Family Therapist
Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist
IAODAPCA - Addictions 2009/2011
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (C)
Ohio Board of Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, 04/2010 to 03/2012
