Substance Abuse and Recovery Through SFBT

Abstract

This chapter describes how SFBT has been used in the treatment of substance use and relies on the clinical literature to illustrate interventions. Specific ways to engage clients with substance use will be covered, including the questions to ask in order to promote change. In addition, this chapter will describe a case where SFBT has been used with a client with alcohol use disorder and explain how SFBT may be used in groups to treat substance use. Finally, this chapter will discuss the emerging outcome literature on SFBT with clients who have substance use including studies that assess substance use and trauma.

Is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Evidence-Based? An Update 10 Years Later

“…Interestingly, few studies on SFBT have measured changes in substance use and this is despite its noted use in clinical practice with clients who use substances and the frequent co-morbidity of substance use with depression and anxiety disorders (Reddy, Bolton, Franklin, & Gonzales, 2018). In addition, SFBT is studied in school settings across different countries, as well as outpatient mental health and community agencies that serve youth and families.…”