Brief treatment for young substance abusers: A pilot study in an addiction treatment setting

TitleBrief treatment for young substance abusers: A pilot study in an addiction treatment setting
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2002
AuthorsBreslin, C, Li, S, Sdao-Jarvie, K, Tupker, E, Ittig-Deland, V
JournalPsychology of Addictive Behaviors
Volume16
Pagination10-16
Date PublishedMar
Publication Languageeng
ISBN Number0893-164X (Print)0893-164X (Linking)
Accession Number11934080
KeywordsAdolescent, Adult, Female, Humans, Male, Ontario, Pilot Projects, Psychotherapy, Brief/*methods, Regression Analysis, Substance-Related Disorders/*rehabilitation
Abstract

The present study evaluated a motivationally based, 4-session outpatient intervention for young substance abusers presenting for addiction treatment. Follow-up interviews were conducted 6 months after assessment on (a) clients who sought additional help (n = 22) and (b) clients who did not seek additional help (n = 28). Results indicated that (a) participating in an assessment and brief intervention was associated with reduced use and consequences and increased confidence in high-risk situations up to 6 months after entry into the program, and (b) clients who participated in additional treatment showed less of a decrease in substance-related consequences. These findings suggest that brief interventions can serve as either a stand-alone intervention for individuals who need short-term assistance or a first-step intervention for those with more specialized or long-term needs.

URLhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=11934080
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