BACKGROUND: In the past decade, multiple studies have examined the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for substance use disorders relative to other active treatments. The current meta-analysis examined the aggregate effect size when comparing ACT to other treatments (e.g., CBT, pharmacotherapy, 12-step, treatment as usual) specifically on substance use outcomes. METHOD: A total of 10 randomized controlled trials were identified through systematic searches. RESULTS: A significant small to medium effect size was found favoring ACT relative to active treatment comparisons following treatment. Effect sizes were comparable across studies for smoking cessation (k=5) and for other drug use disorders (k=5). CONCLUSIONS: Based on these findings, ACT appears to be a promising intervention for substance use disorders. Limitations and future directions are discussed.
BACKGROUND: In the past decade, multiple studies have examined the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for substance use disorders relative to other active treatments. The current meta-analysis examined the aggregate effect size when comparing ACT to other treatments (e.g., CBT, pharmacotherapy, 12-step, treatment as usual) specifically on substance use outcomes. METHOD: A total of 10 randomized controlled trials were identified through systematic searches. RESULTS: A significant small to medium effect size was found favoring ACT relative to active treatment comparisons following treatment. Effect sizes were comparable across studies for smoking cessation (k=5) and for other drug use disorders (k=5). CONCLUSIONS: Based on these findings, ACT appears to be a promising intervention for substance use disorders. Limitations and future directions are discussed.
Authors: Sarah E Woolf-King; Alan Z Sheinfil; Jacklyn D Babowich; Bob Siedle-Khan; Amanda Loitsch; Stephen A Maisto Journal: Alcohol Treat Q Date: 2018-11-08
Authors: Ryan C Shorey; Joanna Elmquist; Michael J Gawrysiak; Catherine Strauss; Ellen Haynes; Scott Anderson; Gregory L Stuart Journal: Subst Use Misuse Date: 2017-04-21 Impact factor: 2.164