In General, Behavioral Treatments for Substance Use Disorders Are More

question 169

Multiple Choice

In general, behavioral treatments for substance use disorders are more successful when:

• A) the person receiving the therapy is highly motivated to continue.
• B) the behavioral treatments are not combined with other forms of treatment.
• C) the focus of therapy is strictly behavioral (not cognitive-behavioral).
• D) initial attempts at contingency management have failed.

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Definitions:

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Seasonal Pattern

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