Behavioral therapy is becoming increasingly preferred as a primary treatment tool for substance abuse in Mart because it helps resolve addiction by changing a person's thought process and behavior patterns. Those things which once triggered someones addiction doesn't receive the same type of response after effective behavioral therapy, and it will also help improve the individual's overall coping and life skills so they may have a happier, more successful life.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy can help identify problem areas and destructive behaviors and help the person in recovery learn how to address these behaviors and problems more proactively by practicing healthier coping methods. Motivational Enhancement Therapy deals with specifically an individual's doubt and uncertainty toward recovery and effectively handling their addiction problem. Basically this type of behavioral therapy encourages the person to change their mindset about their addiction so they can succeed at treatment and receive it of their own will. Family Behavior Therapy can assist family members to address substance abuse and dual-diagnosis disorders, and engages families in the treatment process so that improving the home environment is also a primary focus. This type of behavioral treatment has been found to be more successful than just general counseling, particularly for adolescents with behavior and conduct issues.