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Motivational interviewing for adolescent substance use: a pilot study.

John R Knight1, Lon Sherritt, Shari Van Hook

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. john.knight@tch.harvard.edu

The Journal of Adolescent Health : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
|July 20, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This study tested a brief motivational interviewing intervention for adolescent substance use. Many participants reduced substance use and risky driving behaviors after the program.

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Area of Science:

  • Adolescent health
  • Behavioral science
  • Public health

Background:

  • Substance use is a significant issue among adolescents.
  • Early intervention is crucial for preventing long-term consequences.
  • Motivational interviewing shows promise for behavior change.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and pilot test a 2-session motivational interviewing (MI) intervention.
  • To assess the feasibility of recruiting and retaining adolescent medical patients in an MI intervention.
  • To evaluate the intervention's impact on substance use and risky behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • A 2-session motivational interviewing intervention was designed for 14- to 18-year-old medical patients.
  • Recruitment and retention challenges were noted during the pilot testing phase.

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  • A 3-month follow-up period was used to assess outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Recruitment and retention proved more challenging than expected.
    • A significant number of participants who completed the intervention showed reduced substance use.
    • Completers also demonstrated a reduced risk of driving after drinking.

    Conclusions:

    • A brief motivational interviewing intervention can be effective for reducing adolescent substance use.
    • Addressing recruitment and retention barriers is important for similar interventions.
    • The intervention shows potential for reducing risky behaviors in adolescents.