8. CBT for Addiction

Question 1

stages of CBT - explain

Answer 1

functional analysis: identify high risk situations and triggers
skills retraining: cognitive restructuring, social skills, specific skills.

Question 2

research support for CBT

Answer 2

Petry et al: RANDOM ALLOCATION of gamblers to control or CBT. 12 months later, CBT produced better results

Question 3

research that undermines CBT

Answer 3

Cowlishaw: durability of therapeutic gain unknown.

Question 4

other evaluation for CBT (3)

Answer 4

• flexible to client
• need for client-therapist relationship (workbook not as efficient)
• relapse approach :)