Book Review October 1, 2002

Combining Medication and Psychosocial Treatments for Addictions: The BRENDA Approach

J Clin Psychiatry 2002;63(10):951-952

Article Abstract

From our regular book review column.

The authors describe a "biopsychosocial" program that has enjoyed significant success in the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction. With a fondness for the use of naltrexone, the authors employ a "6-stage" approach to treating addictions that is named for the various stages used to improve compliance:

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