Cognitive behavioral therapy is widely used today in addiction treatment. CBT teaches those recovering from addiction and mental illness to find connections between their thoughts, feelings and actions, and increase awareness of how these things impact recovery.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapy approach that can be used to help treat substance use disorders. CBT is commonly used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, and other mental disorders, but it has also been shown to be valuable in treating alcoholism and drug addiction.
In the treatment of alcohol and drug dependence, CBT can help a person:1 Improve self-control Recognize situations in which they are most likely to drink or use drugs Avoid trigging circumstances, if possible Develop coping strategies that will help when they are faced with situations that trigger cravings Cope with other problems and behaviors that may lead to their substance abuse
