Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Disorders: Is a One Size Fits All Approach Appropriate? (DA2325)

Course Format

This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.

Course Overview

This report was produced by Dovepress and reviews explorative literature on the efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals with substance use disorders. This document advocates CBT is a well-established intervention for substance use disorders and demonstrates the potential for person-centered care treatments for individuals seeking or in recovery.

Course Objectives

1. Examine the different methods of CBT application including integrative interventions combining motivational interviewing, pharmacotherapy, and emerging CBT in digital formats.


2. Recognize that CBT for AOD is efficacious compared to no-treatment, attention-placebos, and usual care control conditions to apply tailored combination therapies for overall better health outcomes.


3. Explore the potential of utilizing CBT in digital formats to reach a wider audience as an efficacious stand-alone treatment delivery and supporting clinical care treatment decisions.


4. Integrate complementary interventions that boost person-centered recovery potentials and strengthen supportive networks for healthcare providers with training, helpful resources, or by connecting with other organizations.


5. Monitor and evaluate implemented systems for progress, digest feedback, and follow up with individuals to maintain positive connections.

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