Chapter
Chapter 11 Advances in the treatment of craving for alcohol and tobacco
Abstract
This chapter reviews advances in contemporary science-based approaches to the treatment of craving for alcohol and tobacco. Treatment for craving can be broadly divided into cognitive–behavioral and pharmacotherapeutic interventions, each with strengths and weaknesses and specific areas where improvement is necessary. Cognitive–behavioral approaches to addictive behavior have inherently incorporated craving as a treatment target because of …
Authors
Monti PM; MacKillop J
Book title
Translation of Addictions Science Into Practice
Pagination
pp. 211-237
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2007
DOI
10.1016/b978-008044927-2/50060-2