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... > social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling programs > substance abuse treatment > treatment theories, research, techniques, strategies, and effectiveness > pharmacological approaches to treatment

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pharmacological approaches to treatment  

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  • Substance abuse treatment providers commonly employ counseling interventions (i.e., individual therapy, group and family therapy, contingency management, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention) when helping patients achieve and maintain sobriety. For patients who abuse substances but who do not show signs of physiological dependence to a substance (i.e., tolerance, withdrawal), these treatment strategies are often employed independently. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Pharmacological Approaches to Treatment]

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