title: [Cognitive behavior therapy for the treatment of alcoholism].
abstract: The cognitive-behavioral model for the treatment of alcoholism is mainly based on social learning and conditioning theories. Clinical applications emphasize behavioral changes with acquisition of new skills and avoidance strategies. Individual or group therapy is in the form of cognitive-behavioral psychoeducational modules which are designed to take account of the degree of neuropsychological impairment and adopt specific objectives in accordance with patient motivation.
mesh_terms: D000436:Alcoholics Anonymous; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D012657:Self-Help Groups