Current interventions and strategies used as treatments for<unk>  addiction stem from those practiced in substance abuse disorder. In the absence of "methodologically adequate research", treatment programs are not well corroborated. Psychosocial treatment is the approach most often applied. In practice, rehab centers usually devise a combination of multiple therapies. Psychosocial treatment Cognitive behavioral therapy The cognitive behavioral therapy with<unk>  addicts (CBT-IA) is developed in analogy to therapies for impulse control disorder. Several key aspects are embedded in this therapy: * Learning time management strategies; * Recognizing the benefits and potential harms of the<unk> ; * Increasing self-awareness and awareness of others and one's surroundings; * Identifying "triggers" of<unk>  "binge behavior", such as particular<unk>  applications, emotional states, maladaptive cognitions, and life events; * Learning to manage emotions and control impulses related to accessing the<unk> , such as muscles or breathing relaxation training; * Improving interpersonal communication and interaction skills; * Improving coping styles; * Cultivating interests in alternative activities. Three phases are implemented in the CBT-IA therapy: # Behavior modification to control<unk>  use: Examine both computer behavior and non-computer behavior and manage<unk>  addicts' time online and offline; # Cognitive restructuring to challenge and modify cognitive distortions: Identify, challenge, and modify the rationalizations that justify excessive<unk>  use; # Harm reduction therapy to address co-morbid issues: Address any co-morbid factors associated with<unk>  addiction, sustain recovery, and prevent relapse. Symptom management of CBT-IA treatment has been found to sustain six months post-treatment. Motivational interviewing The motivational interviewing approach is developed based on therapies for alcohol abusers. This therapy is a directive, patient-centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change through helping patients explore and resolve ambivalence with a respectful therapeutic manner. It does not, however, provide patients with solutions or problem solving until patients' decision to change behaviors. Several key elements are embedded in this therapy: * Asking open-ended questions; * Giving affirmations; * Reflective listening Other psychosocial treatment therapies include reality therapy, Naikan cognitive psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, and multimodal psychotherapy. Medication<unk>  may be associated with a co-morbidity, so treating a related disorder may also help in the treatment of<unk> . When individuals with<unk>  were treated with certain antidepressants, the time online was reduced by 65% and cravings of being online also decreased. The antidepressants that have been most successful are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as escitalopram and the atypical antidepressant bupropion. A psychostimulant, methylphenidate, was also found to have beneficial effects. However, the available evidence on treatment of<unk>  is of very low quality at this time and well-designed trials are needed.
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Benzodiazepine use disorder
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Benzodiazepine dependence
Polysubstance dependence
Amphetamine dependence
Stimulant use disorder