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Addiction Therapy

Addiction therapy is a form of treatment used to help people recover from addiction. It is a psychosocial or pharmacological approach to treating addictive behaviors by addressing the underlying causes and reinforcing healthier habits. Treatment plans are individualized, and can include a variety of strategies. Exam…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 6× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Addiction therapy is a form of treatment used to help people recover from addiction. It is a psychosocial or pharmacological approach to treating addictive behaviors by addressing the underlying causes and reinforcing healthier habits. Treatment plans are individualized, and can include a variety of strategies. Examples of strategies used in addiction therapy include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, relapse prevention, and 12-step programs. When used in combination with medical interventions, addiction therapy can play an important role in helping individuals achieve long-term recovery.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 6 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Alcohol.

Journal editorial board
Enver Tahiraj · Croatia Zhang Liang · United States Borna Relja · Croatia

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