Yevgeny Botanov, PhD

University of Washington Department of Psychology, Seattle, WA Dr. Botanov has disclosed that he is employed by Behavioral Tech, LLC. Dr. Carlat has reviewed this article and has found no evidence of bias in this educational activity.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Use Disorders: A Primer

August 1, 2016

Yevgeny Botanov, PhD and Chelsey Wilks, MS

Yevgeny Botanov, PhD University of Washington Department of Psychology, Seattle, WA Dr. Botanov has disclosed that he is employed by Behavioral Tech, LLC. Dr. Carlat has reviewed this article and has found no evidence of bias in this educational activity. Chelsey Wilks, MS University of Washington Department of Psychology, Seattle, WA Ms. Wilks has disclosed that she has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is well-known as an effective treatment for individuals with personality disorders and for reducing suicidal behavior. But it’s also quite effective for addictions. In this article, we’ll discuss DBT concepts in a bit more detail and help you apply these concepts to patients with substance abuse issues.