A cognitive behavioural intervention in the context of methadone tapering treatment for opiate addiction—Two single cases

Designed a 7-session cognitive behavioral programme in an attempt to facilitate the engagement of opiate-addicted clients in a methadone tapering treatment regime. The programme was based on a functional view of addiction, and cognitive behavioral techniques suggested by A. T. Beck's cognitive treatment of depression, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention adapted to this specific clinical context. Two cases studies of 25- and 29-yr-old males engaged in the programme are presented. The techniques are outlined, short-term outcome measures reported, and the implications of such an approach discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)