Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behaviors

Target audience and instructional level of this course: foundational

There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.

TRAINING

Course Description

The Relapse Prevention (RP) model has been a mainstay of addictions theory and treatment since its introduction three decades ago. This course provides an overview and update of RP for addictive behaviors with a focus on developments over the last decade (2000-2010). Major treatment outcome studies and meta-analyses are summarized, as are selected empirical findings relevant to the tenets of the RP model. Notable advances in RP in the last decade include the introduction of a reformulated cognitive-behavioral model of relapse and the development of mindfulness-based relapse prevention. Also reviewed is the emergent literature on genetic correlates of relapse following pharmacological and behavioral treatments.

Learning Objectives

After completing this training the professional will be able to:

Learning Objectives

After completing this training the professional will:

• Identify developments in relapse prevention from 2000-2010.
• Summarize the impact of relapse prevention approaches on a variety of clinical factors.
• Describe mindfulness-based relapse prevention.
• Describe genetic and neurological influences on treatment response and relapse.

Christian S Hendershot, Ph.D.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto

Katie Witkiewitz, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology, Washington State University

William H George, Ph.D.
G Alan Marlatt, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology, University of Washington

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