Complementary and alternative therapies

Although there has been some preliminary research with promising results for the use of omega-3 [1534, 1547], at present there is very little research examining the use of complementary or alternative approaches in the management or treatment of BPD, either as a single disorder or co-occurring with AOD use. However, one study found that ear acupuncture provided within the context of a modified 3-month therapeutic community for AOD use disorders that included comprehensive psychotherapy (including DBT) was positively associated with successful program completion [1548].