Book contents
- Pseudoscience in Therapy
- Other Books
- Pseudoscience in Therapy
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Thinking Critically about Therapy
- 2 Depression
- 3 Bipolar Spectrum
- 4 Anxiety
- 5 Obsessions and Compulsions
- 6 Trauma
- 7 Dissociation
- 8 Pain
- 9 Eating Issues
- 10 Insomnia
- 11 Sexual Issues
- 12 Substance Use and Addiction
- 13 Significant Cognitive Decline
- 14 Antisocial Behavior
- 15 Personality
- 16 Psychosis and Schizophrenia
- 17 Autism Spectrum and Intellectual Disability
- 18 Inattention and Hyperactivity
- 19 Tics
- 20 Couples Discord
- Postscript: Scientific Skepticism Resources
- Index
- References
12 - Substance Use and Addiction
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 16 March 2023
- Pseudoscience in Therapy
- Other Books
- Pseudoscience in Therapy
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Thinking Critically about Therapy
- 2 Depression
- 3 Bipolar Spectrum
- 4 Anxiety
- 5 Obsessions and Compulsions
- 6 Trauma
- 7 Dissociation
- 8 Pain
- 9 Eating Issues
- 10 Insomnia
- 11 Sexual Issues
- 12 Substance Use and Addiction
- 13 Significant Cognitive Decline
- 14 Antisocial Behavior
- 15 Personality
- 16 Psychosis and Schizophrenia
- 17 Autism Spectrum and Intellectual Disability
- 18 Inattention and Hyperactivity
- 19 Tics
- 20 Couples Discord
- Postscript: Scientific Skepticism Resources
- Index
- References
Summary
This chapter describes pseudoscience and questionable ideas related to substance use disorders and addiction. The chapter opens by discussing diagnostic controversies and myths that influence treatments. Dubious treatments include naturopathy, homeopathy, orthomolecular medicine, acupuncture, energy medicine, hypnosis, chiropractic care, and animal-assisted therapy. The fuzzy boundary between science-based and pseudoscientific approaches is also considered. The chapter closes by reviewing research-supported approaches.
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- Pseudoscience in TherapyA Skeptical Field Guide, pp. 179 - 202Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023