The therapeutic model of addictions counseling applies mental health couseling approaches to the specific problem of addiction. There are two main approaches used in the therapeutic model:

- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention

Therapeutic Model of Addictions Counseling

- Medical Model
- Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous Model
- Therapeutic Model

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Addictions counseling, also called substance abuse counseling, is a specialization in counseling that focuses on treating individuals with a dependency on drugs or alcohol.

Addictions Counseling

Kottler, J.A., & Shepard, D.S. (2015). Introduction to counseling: Voices from the field (8th ed.). Cengage Learning.

Introduction to Counseling: Voices from the Field

Addictions Counseling Principles

When helping individuals overcome an addiction, it is important for the counselor to help the client develop a greater sense of self-efficacy, so they believe they can move past the addiction and resist the temptation to relapse.

Self-Efficacy in Addictions Counseling

Individuals with Substance Abuse Disorder may also experience depression. When both conditions are present together, they are more difficult to treat. As a result, researchers have started reviewing different techniques to find a solution to this problem.

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