Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Alcoholism

This therapy which is generally used in the treatment of phobias, anxiety, depression and other types of mental disorders is also found to be very effective in the treatment of alcoholism and drug abuse.

This therapy helps a person come out of the habit of drinking or drugs just like he or she got into it in the first place. This therapy uses similar mind conditioning which drove the person towards the habit to get them out of it.

Cognitive behaviour therapy is administered with the basic idea that the behaviour of a person is caused by his own mind and thoughts and not by anything which is outside himself like events, circumstances and people around.

A person can control the way he thinks about everything thereby not get affected by the changing circumstances and outside factors according to the cognitive behaviour therapists. By effectively treating a patient with this therapy, the person can be mentally prepared to deal with familiar situations and be strong enough to abstain from drinking.

Patients are thus taught how to forget what they have already conditioned to and learn healthier habits and skills.