Behavioral therapy has become more and more popular as a primary treatment tool for addiction in Gove because it can help resolve addiction by modifying a person's thinking and behavior patterns. Things which once activated someones addictive behaviors doesn't receive the same type of response after effective behavioral therapy, and it will also help improve the participant's overall life and coping skills so they may have a happier, more successful life.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy can help isolate problem areas and destructive behaviors and help the person in recovery learn how to handle these behaviors and problems more effectively through the development of healthier coping mechanisms. Motivational Enhancement Therapy deals with specifically an individual's doubt and uncertainty toward rehabilitation and resolving their substance abuse problem. In essence this type of behavioral therapy motivates the client to change their mindset about their addiction so they can succeed at treatment and be willing to recover. Family Behavior Therapy can assist family members to address addiction and dual-diagnosis disorders, and engages families in the treatment process so that improving the home environment is also one of the main goals. This type of behavioral therapy has been found to be more effective than just basic counseling, especially for adolescents with behavior and conduct issues.