Abstract
This study reports the use of contingency contracting, self-observation, systematic desensitization, covert sensitization, assertion training, rational-emotive therapy, and thought-stopping techniques during in and outpatient treatment of a 24-year-old drug-dependent male. Data obtained from self-observation of drug urges and anxiety reactions were used to evaluate the effectiveness of behavioral techniques used during inpatient treatment. The client continued to report anxiety after reported drug urges fell to zero. Not until a variation of rational-emotive therapy was introduced did self-report anxiety dissipate completely. A follow-up at 18 months revealed that the only time the client had used drugs (15×50 mg of pethidine hydrochloride tablets) was during a 3-day period, 2 months after hospital discharge.
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