What do you think about using narrative therapy with the SUD population? Narrative Therapy SUD Effectiveness

Narrative Therapy: SUD Effectiveness

Narrative therapy, a psychotherapeutic approach to treating people with depression and anxiety, emphasizes the importance of language and stories in shaping their identities and behavior. This therapy helps individuals to examine their own stories and find alternative narratives. Studies have shown that narrative therapy is an effective way to treat substance use disorders (SUDs). In a systematic review, Cordeiro et al. Cordeiro et al. (2018) discovered that narrative therapy is associated with significant decreases in substance abuse and related behavior among people with SUDs. They also suggested that narrative therapy might be useful to address the psychological and social issues behind SUDs like trauma and isolation. Research has shown that narrative therapy can be used to treat SUDs. In a 2019 study, published in Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, narrative therapy proved to be effective in reducing the use of substances and improving mental health in individuals suffering from SUDs or co-occurring conditions. Cont..