topic: The application of solution‐focused therapy as an alternative approach to addictions nursing.purpose: To acquaint nurses with solution‐focused therapy as a treatment modality that uses specific techniques to focus on clients’strengths and resources, rather than on pathology.source: Traditional method of addictions treatment as a way of confronting a client's denial are contrasted with solution‐focused therapy approaches, which provides a positive framework that uses clients’competencies to create necessary solutions.conclusions: Solution‐focused therapy represents a caring and humanistic approach to the practice of addicti