Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Substance Use Disorders

Course overview

Approximately 1 in 10 of the world's population will meet the criteria for a substance use disorder (SUD) at some point in their lives. Therefore, it is crucial that providers serving those with substance use disorders are trained to deliver high-quality, efficacious treatment. This course provides an overview of the evidence supporting the use of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) with clients experiencing SUDs followed by a review of common CBT interventions that can be easily applied within individual and group treatment. This course will also discuss medication management within the context of CBT, including how these interventions are applied with clients who experience co-occurring disorders. The goal of this course is to provide addictions, behavioral health counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, and social work professionals in health and human service settings with skills for implementing CBT within substance use disorder treatment.