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:

• 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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