Substance abuse persists as one of the most costly, prevalent, and damaging health
problems in the United States. As of 2012, an estimated 22 million individuals …

Materials and Methods Research Design: The IRB approved empirical study utilized a
convenience sample of clients and their respective clinicians from two local outpatient …

This report is based on a rethinking of the concept of motivation, which is redefined here as
purposeful, intentional, & positive--directed toward the person's best interests. This report …

Motivation for treatment and stage of readiness for change are widely believed to be
important factors influencing successful outcomes in substance abuse treatment. However …

This TIP on the guidelines for treatment of substance use disorders is based on a
fundamental rethinking of the concept of motivation. It suggests that the cognitive-behavioral …

presenting prior commonly held views about motivation and change in addictions treatment,
then by describing Motivational Interviewing and the Stages of Change model, and finally by …

In recent years changing and dynamic client characteristics have received much attention to
explain retention, processes and outcomes in drug and alcohol treatment. Particular focus …

Studies from the past 2 decades have pointed to new ways of thinking about clients'
motivation for change. Persons with substance use disorders often terminate treatment early …