Motivational interviewing for adolescent substance use: a pilot study

J Adolesc Health. 2005 Aug;37(2):167-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2004.08.020.

Abstract

We developed and pilot tested a 2-session motivational interviewing intervention for substance use among 14- to 18-year-old medical patients. Recruitment and retention were more challenging than anticipated. A substantial number of completers reduced their use of substances and risk of driving after drinking during the 3-month follow-up period.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Counseling
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interview, Psychological / methods*
  • Male
  • Motivation*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / psychology
  • Substance-Related Disorders / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome