Lesson 1: Addiction is Learned - Slide 29





Relapse Prevention Training Is Based On Social Learning Theory
- Addictive behavior is a habitual, inadequate way to cope with negative and positive stress
- Research shows individuals can be genetically susceptible to addiction, particularly alcohol addiction
- Research also shows that if clients take responsibility for learning new thinking patterns and behaviors, they can manage their genetic and social vulnerabilities to addiction
- You learned what to expect, how and when to use
- You can learn to end addiction by developing the coping skills required to succeed
Notes:
Pg. 4-5, “Treating Alcohol Dependence, A Coping Skills Training Guide, Second Edition” Monti, Peter, Kadden, Ronald M., Rohsenow, Demaris J., Cooney, Ned L., Abrams, David B., The Guilford Press, New York, 2002.