Objective: The authors investigated the unique contribution motivational interviewing (MI)
has on counseling outcomes and how MI compares with other interventions. Method: A total …

Only a small minority of people with substance use disorders (SUDs) receive treatment. A
focus on abstinence is pervasive in SUD treatment, defining success in both research and …

This is the authoritative, bestselling guide that professionals and students turn to for a
complete introduction to motivational interviewing (MI), the powerful approach to facilitating …

Abstract The Schizophrenia Patient Outcomes Research Team (PORT) psychosocial
treatment recommendations provide a comprehensive summary of current evidence-based …

Background Even low levels of substance misuse by people with a severe mental illness
can have detrimental effects. Objectives To assess the effects of psychosocial interventions …

Several interventions for people with co-occurring severe mental illnesses and substance
use disorders have emerged since the early 1980s. This paper reviews 26 controlled studies …

This report reviews studies of psychosocial interventions for people with co-occurring
substance use disorder and severe mental illness. We identified 45 controlled studies (22 …

Psychoeducation (PE) is defined as an intervention with systematic, structured, and didactic
knowledge transfer for an illness and its treatment, integrating emotional and motivational …

Background: Comorbid substance use and mental illness is prevalent and often results in
serious consequences. However, little is known about the efficacy of treatments for patients …

OBJECTIVE: Depression, anxiety and alcohol misuse frequently co-occur. While there is an
extensive literature reporting on the efficacy of psychological treatments that target …