Coping-skills training and cue-exposure therapy in the treatment of alcoholism

Author(s): Rohsenow, D. J.

Journal/Book: Alcohol Res Health. 1999; 23: 6000 Executive Blvd, Rockville, MD 20892-7003, USA. Natl Inst Alcohol Abuse Alcoholism. 107-115.

Abstract: Coping-skills training (CST) and cue-exposure treatment (CET) are two relatively new approaches in alcoholism treatment. With CST, the therapist tries to strengthen the patient's skills in coping with situations associated with a high risk of drinking. These skills can be specific to certain high-risk situations or involve general social skills. Specific CST treatment approaches include relapse prevention training, social or communication skills training, urge-specific coping-skills training, and cognitive-behavioral mood management training. Several studies have shown that CST can be more effective than comparison treatments in improving the outcome (e.g., the frequency and severity of relapses) of alcoholic patients. CET exposes the patient to alcohol-related cues (e.g, the sight or smell of alcohol), thereby allowing the patient to practice responses to such cues in real-life situations. In addition, CET teaches a variety of coping skills for dealing with urges caused by such cues. Few studies have examined the effectiveness of GET, but the existing results demonstrate favorable treatment outcomes (e.g, reduced drinking severity).

Note: Article Monti PM, Brown Univ, Ctr Alcohol & Addict Studies, Providence,RI 02912 USA

Keyword(s): coping skills; alcohol cue; AODU (alcohol and of her drug use) treatment method; relapse prevention; patient education; treatment outcome; skills building; interpersonal skills; cognitive therapy; behavior therapy; AOD (alcohol and other drug) craving; social learning theory; literature review; COMMUNICATION-SKILLS; CONTROLLED TRIAL; DRINKING; REACTIVITY; RELAPSE

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