What Treatment for Substance Use REALLY MeansWhat Treatment for Substance Use REALLY Means
All Things Substance
I’ve been suggesting that regular mental health therapists can work with substance use. But what does that mean? Doesn’t treatment have to be some specific techniques, length of time and process? What is treatment really like? Let’s...
34:07•24 Apr 2023
Rethinking Substance Use Treatment: Insights for Therapists
Episode Overview
- Debunks the myth that substance use requires formalized treatment
- Explores the broad spectrum of treatment options, from outpatient therapy to residential care
- Emphasizes the validity of harm reduction and multiple pathways to recovery
- Encourages therapists to engage with clients struggling with substance use
- Empowers therapists by highlighting their existing skills in addressing substance use
“This idea that substance use requires formal treatment can keep people stuck. There are lots of ways to intervene with somebody's substance use that don't require formalized treatment.”
Have you ever wondered if formal treatment is the only way to tackle substance use issues? In this episode of 'All Things Substance', Betsy Byler, a seasoned therapist and substance abuse counselor, challenges this common belief. Betsy dives into the misconception that only structured programs can help those struggling with substance use. She invites therapists to consider how their existing skills can be effectively applied in this area.
From outpatient therapy to residential care, she discusses the wide range of treatment options available. Betsy also delves into harm reduction and recovery, emphasizing that sobriety isn't the only path to improvement. This episode is a must-listen for therapists looking to broaden their understanding and approach to substance use treatment. By shedding light on various strategies, Betsy aims to empower therapists to confidently support their clients in diverse and meaningful ways.
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