This study reports findings from a meta-analysis summarizing the effectiveness of brief
alcohol interventions for adolescents (age 11–18) and young adults (age 19–30). We …

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

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 …

Background Excessive drinking is a significant cause of mortality, morbidity and social
problems in many countries. Brief interventions aim to reduce alcohol consumption and …

Adolescent substance use is an issue of critical importance to the American public. In 2011,
a nationally representative household survey found that adults rated drug abuse as the …

OBJECTIVES. Underage drinking contributes to the 3 leading causes of death (unintentional
injury, homicide, and suicide) among persons aged 12 to 20 years. Most adverse health …

Meta-analysis was used to synthesize research on the effects of outpatient treatment on
substance use outcomes for adolescents with substance use disorders. An extensive …

Objective: This study was designed to quantitatively evaluate the effectiveness of
motivational interviewing (MI) interventions for adolescent substance use behavior change …

This paper describes evidence-based kernels, fundamental units of behavioral influence
that appear to underlie effective prevention and treatment for children, adults, and families. A …

Context Emergency department (ED) visits present an opportunity to deliver brief
interventions to reduce violence and alcohol misuse among urban adolescents at risk of …