A psychosocial intervention is a structured therapeutic approach that addresses the psychological, social, and behavioural aspects of substance use and addiction. It involves formal assessment, individualised treatment planning, goal setting, and regular progress reviews, distinguishing it from informal support or advice-based services.
Psychosocial interventions aim to improve coping skills, enhance motivation for change, strengthen social functioning, and reduce relapse risk. These interventions often complement medical or pharmacological treatments.
Common types of psychosocial interventions include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Contingency Management
Relapse Prevention Therapy
These approaches can be delivered individually or in groups and are evidence-based components of comprehensive substance use disorder treatment.
Sources: HRB