What is Behavior Reduction Training?
BRT is based on the principles of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (HRT) a non-judgmental approach to helping substance users and behavioral addicts to reduce the negative impact of drugs, alcohol or behaviors in their lives. It respects that people use drugs or get involved with self-harming repetitive behaviors for reasons. It addresses the complex relationship that people develop with drugs, alcohol and certain other behaviors. Drug, alcohol and behavioral issues are addressed simultaneously with social and occupational concerns and psychological and emotional issues. Anyone is welcome in our treatment, regardless of the status of their drug use and regardless of their primary concerns or goals. A person’s goals can range from complete abstinence to controlled or safer use based on a desire to improve health, relationships, or one’s functioning in the world. Behavior Reduction Training (BRT) is the most innovative and sophisticated development in drug and alcohol treatment in many decad
