A mental health professional survey of cognitive-behavioral therapy for the treatment of opioid use disorder

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-10-2021

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this survey was to obtain mental health professional perspectives on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment.

METHODS: Respondents (N = 84) rated components of CBT for their efficacy in OUD treatment. Ratings were reported for the overall sample, by degree completed, and by clinicians versus nonclinicians. Respondents also ranked additional therapeutic strategies that might enhance the efficacy of CBT for OUD.

RESULTS: Respondents rated treatment alliance/rapport, coping skills, and motivational interviewing as the most effective CBT components for OUD. Forms and worksheets were rated as the least effective component. The most beneficial additions to CBT for OUD would be mindfulness, peer support, and medication adherence strategies. Finally, the survey responses suggested that addressing co-morbid mental health disorders and life stressors may be important within CBT treatment for OUD.

Publication Title

Journal of Clinical Psychology

PubMed ID

33971028

Comments

This article was published in Journal of Clinical Psychology.

The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.23170.

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