Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies Curb Substance Abuse
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008Two types of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for drug abuse, “relapse prevention” and “seeking safety,” have shown promise in the treatment of women who abuse drugs and also have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Women participating in either therapy for 3 months showed decreases not only in substance abuse, but also in PTSD symptoms. (more…)
