Match each therapeutic focus to its example

Match the items on the right with the items on the left that fit best.
Emphasizes treatment over punishment and assumes that addict is powerless and unable to control their addiction.
Would allow heroin maintenance (use of low-doses of heroin on a controlled basis) to avoid withdrawal and allow person to function in society.
Find ways to reinforce behaviors other than drug use and to make use immediately unpleasant, as in use of Antabuse with alcoholics to make them sick if they drink.
Assumes substance use is a symptom of an underlying psychological problem and that if the deep-seated issue is taken care of, the substance use will cease.
Includes role-playing so person's self-efficacy can be strengthened, making them better able to handle temptation to use again..
Uses support groups in order to help person work toward maintaining sobriety.

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