Abstract

Psychotherapy is an important part of a comprehensive approach to treating addiction. When combined with other forms of treatment, such as medical intervention and community support, it can significantly improve the success of recovery and the quality of life for individuals struggling with addiction. It helps clients better understand their behavior, thoughts, and feelings that contribute to addiction. It assists in learning how to cope with stress and emotional challenges without relying on substances or behaviors. It helps in resolving deep emotional problems, traumas, and internal conflicts that may be the root causes of addiction. It provides emotional support and motivation for achieving and maintaining long-term recovery.

In the paper, the treatment of a patient who has struggled with methamphetamine addiction for many years is described. The patient is a 33-year-old man who has been abstinent for the past year. For the past year and a half, he has been engaged in individual supportive psychodynamic-oriented psychotherapy, which also incorporates elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Sessions were held every two weeks with regular urine testing for drug presence. In addition, psychopharmacotherapy was prescribed (small doses of Olanzapine and Vortioxetine) due to comorbidity: borderline personality disorder with depressive features.