Cognitive - Behavioral Approach : Treating Cocaine Addiction

Cognitive-behavioral coping skills treat. (CBT) is a short-term, focused approach to helping cocaine-dependent individuals become abstinent from cocaine & other substances. Learning processes play an important role in the develop. & continuation of cocaine abuse & dependence. These same learning processes can be used to help individuals reduce their drug use. Contents: Overview; Basic Principles; Structure & Format of Sessions; Integrating CBT & Medication; Intro. to Treat. & CBT; Coping with Craving; Shoring Up Motivation & Commitment to Stop; Refusal Skills/Assertiveness; Problem Solving; Case Mgmt.; HIV Risk Reduction; Termination; Therapist Selection, Training, & Supervision; & Clinical Research Supporting CBT.Leshner, Alan I. is the author of 'Cognitive - Behavioral Approach : Treating Cocaine Addiction', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422305287 and ISBN 1422305287.