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A Community Reinforcement Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction
The following is a manual for the use of a community reinforcement plus an incentive for abstinence approach to the treatment of individuals who abuse or are dependent on cocaine. The treatment approach presented is based on a learning approach to achieving abstinence and teaches many behavioral strategies including functional analyses, self-management of high-risk triggers for use, drug-refusal strategies and more. In addition, emphasis is placed on facilitating lifestyle changes that support abstinence. Behavioral strategies for facilitating those lifestyle changes are also presented.
Keywords: Drug abuse, substance abuse, chemical dependency, addiction, cocaine, community reinforcement, vouchers, manualized treatment, treatment manual, incentives
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
American Psychological Association
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
Florida Board of Nursing
California Board of Nursing
CAADAC, California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Illinois Social Work Continuing Education
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Ohio Board of Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (C)
IAODAPCA - Addictions
Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
