Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorders
Typical Dosage: 60-90 minute sessions, 1-2 times per week
Effectiveness
60%
Safety Score
95%
Clinical Trials
128
Participants
25K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
Cigarettes🚬
Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
95
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
60-90 minute sessions, 1-2 times per week
Time to Effect
2-4 weeks
Treatment Duration
12-20 sessions over 3-6 months
Evidence Quality
HIGHConfidence Score
95%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$0
Monitoring:$400
Side Effect Mgmt:$0
Total Annual:$400
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
GOODICER
$60,000/QALY
QALYs Gained
0.25
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$5,600
Cost per Remission
$9,333
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Outcomes
for Alcohol Use Disorders
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+60%
Response Rate
+50%
Remission Rate
+30%
Sources:
Active Clinical Trials
5 active trials recruiting for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Alcohol Use Disorders
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Digital CBT to Treat Addiction: Digital RITch®CBT vs. Standard CBT
NCT05943171RECRUITINGNA
40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Rochester, United States
Started: Nov 27, 2025
Sleep as a Mechanism of Change in Alcohol Use
NCT06286774RECRUITINGNA
256 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Columbia, United States
Started: Mar 2, 2024
Ketamine-Enhanced Therapy for Individuals With Alcohol Use Disorder and Depression: A Pilot Study (KET-DUAL)
NCT07247370NOT YET RECRUITINGPHASE1, PHASE2
20 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Sydney, Australia
Started: Dec 10, 2025
Tirzepatide Combined With Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and Overweight/Obesity (OOB)
NCT07292519NOT YET RECRUITINGPHASE2
46 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Sydney, Australia
Started: Jan 15, 2026
A Female-Specific CBT Group for Veteran Women With Alcohol Use Disorder in VA Primary Care Settings
NCT06118346ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGNA
162 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
New York, United States
Started: Feb 24, 2023
Completed Clinical Trials
11 completed trials for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Alcohol Use Disorders
Internet Based Cognitive Behavior Treatment for Alcohol Problems
NCT02384278COMPLETEDNA
13 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Stockholm, Sweden
Started: Mar 1, 2015
Testing CBT Models and Change Mechanisms for Alcohol Dependent Women
NCT03589274COMPLETEDNA
155 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Started: Jun 1, 2010
NAC for Treating Comorbid PTSD and SUD
NCT02911285COMPLETEDPHASE2
90 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Charleston, United States +1 more
Started: Oct 1, 2016
The Insomnia Treatment and Problems Study for Veterans
NCT03804788COMPLETEDNA
71 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Columbia, United States
Started: Apr 4, 2019
Building Recovery By Improving Goals, Habits, and Thoughts
NCT01191788COMPLETEDNA
299 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Gardena, United States
Started: Aug 1, 2006
Therapy for Undergraduate College Students Who Binge Drink and Are Depressed
NCT01632319COMPLETEDNA
96 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Boston, United States
Started: May 1, 2012
Efficacy and Mechanisms of CBT4CBT for Alcohol Use Disorders
NCT02742246COMPLETEDNA
99 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Bridgeport, United States +1 more
Started: Feb 14, 2017
CBT-I on Alcohol Treatment Outcomes Among Veterans
NCT03806491COMPLETEDNA
67 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Columbia, United States
Started: Jul 15, 2019
Group CBT for Depression and AOD Disorders
NCT01154309COMPLETEDPHASE1
73 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Gardena, United States
Started: Sep 1, 2006
Insomnia Treatment and Problems (the iTAP Study)
NCT03627832COMPLETEDNA
56 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Columbia, United States
Started: Aug 29, 2018
Effect of CBT Microinterventions on Mechanisms of Behavior Change Among Adults With AUD
NCT03661853COMPLETEDNA
83 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Worcester, United States
Started: Aug 8, 2018
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