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Published in: Addiction Science & Clinical Practice 1/2015

Open Access 01-12-2015 | Meeting abstract

Client involvement in motivational interviewing sessions targeting substance abuse treatment in the criminal justice system

Authors: Teneshia Thurman, Faye S Taxman, Scott T Walters

Published in: Addiction Science & Clinical Practice | Special Issue 1/2015

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Motivational interviewing (MI) is a counseling technique used to elicit change by exploring an individual’s desire and commitment to making changes. In this study, probation clients are randomized to a two-session MI intervention occurring approximately 3–4 weeks apart. The first session primarily focuses on building motivation to change substance use, engage in treatment, and make other changes to improve probation outcomes; the second session focuses on goal setting and social support. …
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Title
Client involvement in motivational interviewing sessions targeting substance abuse treatment in the criminal justice system
Authors
Teneshia Thurman
Faye S Taxman
Scott T Walters
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
BioMed Central
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1940-0640-10-S1-A67

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