Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has helped people with a wide range of illnesses and behaviors achieve relief, remission and/or recovery. The practice involves working with people to increase their understanding of how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors play a key role in their reactions to stressful life events. CBT has substantial empirical evidence of its effectiveness for people with substance use disorders. CBT for substance use disorders has demonstrated efficacy as a stand-alone therapy as well as part of combination treatment strategies. Participants in this workshop will gain an understanding of the history and rationale behind CBT, identification of the tools and processes that provide structure for the CBT framework, understand its application specific to substance use disorders, and employ at least 2-3 specific intervention strategies for those who have substance use disorders.