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Illegal drug addiction is more pervasive than has been recognized in Korea, and the efficacy of psychological treatments needs to be examined. The aim of this study was to review evidence-based treatments of drug addiction in the United States and Korea. Meta-analyses conducted in the United States and individual studies conducted in Korea (where a meta-analysis has not been conducted) were reviewed. The results of meta-analyses showed that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), motiva tional interviewing (MI), community reinforcement approach (CRA), and contingency management (CM) were effective in treating drug addiction. The efficacy differed depending on the respective substances: CBT and MI were effective for canna bis use disorder, while CBT, CRA, and CM were effective for stimulant use disorder. In Korean studies, culture-bound and diverse programs, including meditation, self-transcendence, and therapeutic community programs, have been conducted. The limitations of the current studies and recommendations for future studies are discussed.
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