ACT therapy for addiction focuses on helping people change their relationship to thoughts, emotions, and cravings rather than trying to eliminate them.  Instead of relying on avoidance or short-term relief, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) builds the ability to tolerate…

How to Prevent Relapse in Addiction: Address Risk Factors When people think about relapse prevention, they usually think about strategies.  Coping skills. Meetings. Accountability. Some version of “what do I do when things get hard?”  That’s where most people start.…

Clinically Reviewed by: Corey Kennedy, MSW, LCSW Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a skills-based behavioral therapy that helps people manage intense emotions and replace harmful behaviors with healthier ones. In addiction treatment, DBT teaches practical coping strategies that help manage…