Combining Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Bias Modification Training for Substances in Detained Youth.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Motivation is considered a key factor in successful treatment. Unfortunately, detained youth typically show lower motivation for treatment and behavioral change. This pilot study examined the effects of a brief Motivational Interviewing (MI) protocol in conjunction with a Cognitive Bias Modification (CBM) intervention aimed at reducing substance use in detained youth.

Method

An MI protocol for adult parolees was adapted for adolescents. A total of 52 detained youth received the MI intervention, aimed at enhancing their insights into their substance use and its potential relation with their offenses, plus substance use treatment. These youth were matched with controls from similar populations who received the same CBM without MI.

Results

Changes in motivation

SUBMITTER: van der Baan HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11650685 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature