Review of the applicability of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to addiction

Key Points

• This research aims to assess how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can be applied to addiction treatment.
• Literature review of existing studies on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and addiction
• Analysis of therapeutic approaches used in addiction treatment
• Discussion of psychological interventions based on ACT principles
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy shows promise in improving psychological flexibility in individuals with addiction
• ACT may help reduce cravings and promote abstinence from substances
• Implementation of ACT can enhance motivation to change and improve overall wellbeing

Abstract