Adaptation of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills for Inpatient Addiction Treatment

This article addresses the clinical gap in applying dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to inpatient addiction treatment, where patients typically present with more severe symptoms than outpatients. The authors illustrate practical adaptations of DBT skills including Wise Mind, Dialectical Abstinence, and ABC PLEASE, while discussing the psychologist's role in multidisciplinary teams and ethical considerations in balancing treatment fidelity with accessibility.