Research Questions

A key research question for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders (CBT-OUD) is how to implement it in real-world settings.

Future research questions regarding CBT-OUD may include:

  1. Conducting effectiveness trials to determine whether CBT-OUD remains effective when delivered by front-line clinicians in real-world settings, compared to treatment as usual, building on existing efficacy studies with highly trained therapists.
  2. Identifying and evaluating the most effective implementation strategies to support programs and clinicians seeking to implement CBT-OUD, including training approaches, supervision models, and organizational support mechanisms.
  3. Examining the relationship between clinician training level, implementation support, and treatment outcomes to optimize the translation of CBT-OUD from efficacy to effectiveness contexts.