Meta-Analysis of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Treating Substance Use

Authors : Abdulkadir HAKTANIR, Karisse A CALLENDER

Pages : 74-87

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Publication Date : 2020-04-30

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Dialectical Behavior Therapy insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(DBT); is an evidence-based treatment approach used to treat a variety of psychological issues. In this meta-analysis study, we examined six between-groups studies based on DBT for the reduction of substance use symptoms. We aggregated the findings of these studies at the post-treatment assessment as well as follow-up assessment. DBT groups were superior to alternative treatment and waitlist groups in the remission of substance use symptoms or increase in substance use abstinence. When we compared DBT to comparison groups at the follow-up assessment scores, we observed no significant differences. However, when we removed one study conducted outside of the United States insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(U.S.); run the analysis with U.S. samples only insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(j = 5);, we obtained significant differences between DBT and comparison groups insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(treatment and waitlist groups);. Our findings suggest that DBT is an effective approach in the treatment of substance-related issues, as evidenced by post-treatment assessment and follow-up assessment. We provided implications for clinicians, counselors, researchers, as well as institutions and organizations.
Keywords : Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, Meta analysis, Substance use disorders, SUD