Combining motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral skills training for the treatment of crystal methamphetamine abuse/dependence

TitleCombining motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral skills training for the treatment of crystal methamphetamine abuse/dependence
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2006
AuthorsBux, Donald A., J, Irwin, TW
JournalJournal of Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy
Volume10
Pagination143-152
PublisherHaworth Press
Place PublishedUS
Publication Languageeng
ISBN Number0891-71401540-7128
Accession Number2006-22141-013. First Author & Affiliation: Bux, Donald A., Jr.
Keywordscognitive behavior therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Drug abuse, Drug Dependency, gay men, interviewing, Male Homosexuality, Methamphetamine, methamphetamine abuse, methamphetamine dependence, Motivation, motivational interviewing
Abstract

Methamphetamine addiction in men having sex with men (MSM) represents a particular challenge to the clinician. It requires attention both to the fundamental skills the client needs to acquire in order to attain abstinence, and to the client's level of motivation to change his behavior. What follows is a brief review of the state of the art of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for addictions in general, and for crystal meth specifically. Much of the material presented here is not specific to treatment of crystal meth addiction in gay men; however, there are some aspects of treatment that are specific to treating crystal problems in MSM that are highlighted through-out this paper. This paper goes on to present the rationale and basic strategies encompassed by both motivation enhancement and skills-based treatment approaches. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)

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