• DOI:10.1300/J394v01n04_05
Corpus ID: 140358571

The Use of Guided Imagery for Cocaine Abuse

@article{Spaid2004TheUO,
  title={The Use of Guided Imagery for Cocaine Abuse},
  author={W. M. Spaid},
  journal={Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work},
  year={2004},
  volume={1},
  pages={83 - 96}
}

W. M. Spaid

Published 2004

Psychology

Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work

Abstract In this study, the use of guided imagery in the form of detailed behavioral rehearsal for overcoming dependence on cocaine was tested across three male clients in a multiple baseline single subject design. The guided imagery involved having the clients picture themselves engaging in specific life activities without the desire to use cocaine or other drugs. There was a distinct decrease in cravings for and usage of cocaine during the intervention phase as compared with the baseline… CONTINUE READING

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