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Behavioral treatment of substance abuse in schizophrenia
Author(s) -
Tenhula Wendy N.,
Bennett Melanie E.,
Strong Kinnaman Joanna E.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.124
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1097-4679
pISSN - 0021-9762
DOI - 10.1002/jclp.20613
Subject(s) - psychoeducation , substance abuse , psychiatry , psychology , schizophrenia (object oriented programming) , substance use , psychotherapist , clinical psychology , relapse prevention , urinalysis , mental illness , contingency management , mental health , medicine , psychological intervention , intervention (counseling) , urine , endocrinology
Co‐occurring substance use disorders are highly prevalent among individuals with schizophrenia and other serious and persistent mental illnesses (SPMI) and are associated with clinically significant consequences. A multifaceted behavioral treatment called Behavioral Treatment for Substance Abuse in Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (BTSAS) can reduce substance abuse in persons with SPMI. The key treatment strategies in BTSAS include a urinalysis contingency, short‐term goal setting, training in drug refusal skills, psychoeducation about the impact of drug use, and relapse prevention training. A case example illustrating the application of BTSAS is presented and relevant clinical issues are discussed. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Psychol: In Session 65: 1–11, 2009.