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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A Proven Approach to Emotional and Behavioral Health

How DBT supports lasting recovery and emotional stability at Naaman Network At Naaman Network, we recognize that lasting recovery from addiction and mental healthdisorders requires more than symptom management. It calls for evidence-based therapies thataddress both the emotional and behavioral aspects of healing. One of the most effective toolswe use is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—a structured, research-backed approach thathelps individuals regulate emotions, reduce harmful behaviors, and build healthier relationships. What…

Marissa ZinsserJune 18, 2026

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Importance of DBT for Addiction

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered extremely effective in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs), including in dual diagnosis treatment, when a mental health disorder co-occurs with addiction. This form of behavioral therapy has been around since the 1970s, when Marsha Lineman, a psychologist, developed it using principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Originally used for borderline personality disorder, its efficacy for other mental health diagnoses as well as addiction…