Adolescence is a critical period for intervention with at-risk youth to promote emotional well-
being, deter problematic behavior, and prevent the onset of life-long challenges. Despite …

A growing awareness of child sexual exploitation (CSE) in the United Kingdom and
throughout the world has prompted human service and legal/policy professionals to seek …

Neurofeedback is a type of operant conditioning in which an individual modifies the
frequency, amplitude, or other characteristic of his or her own brain activity as measured by …

Objective: To evaluate how adolescents with marijuana problems who received a research-
based treatment (five sessions of motivational enhancement therapy plus cognitive …

This study examined the longer-term effectiveness of The Seven Challenges® Program, a
comprehensive counseling program that incorporates work on drug and co-occurring …

Abstract Background and objectives Emerging Adults (ages 18–25) have the highest
prevalence of substance use disorders and rarely receive treatment from the specialty care …

This study evaluates the effectiveness of motivational enhancement therapy/cognitive
behavioral therapy–5 (MET/CBT-5) when delivered in community practice settings relative to …

Adolescent alcohol and illicit drug (AOD) use is a major public health concern. This
longitudinal study examines the effectiveness of The Seven Challenges in reducing …

Level-of-care decisions for adolescents in need of mental health services have been found
to be inconsistent. This study sought to establish a research base for more objective and …

This study examined the effectiveness of The Seven Challenges® comprehensive
counseling program. Results, based on data from 392 adolescent clients enrolled in 7 …