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Motivational interviewing to reduce substance-related consequences: effects for incarcerated adolescents with
L A R Stein1, Mary Clair, Rebecca Lebeau
1Social Sciences Research Center, University of Rhode Island, 2 Chafee Road, Kingston, RI 02881, USA. LARStein@URI.EDU
Background:
The impact of depressed mood on Motivational Interviewing (MI) to reduce risky behaviors and consequences in incarcerated adolescents was examined in this brief report.
Methods:
Adolescents (N=189) were randomly assigned to receive MI or Relaxation Training (RT).
Results:
At 3-month follow-up assessment, MI significantly reduced risks associated with marijuana use, with a trend towards reducing risks associated with alcohol use. There was also a trend for depressive symptoms to be associated with reduced risks after release. Interaction effects were non-significant, indicating no moderating effects for depressed mood on treatment outcome.
Conclusions:
MI may be a useful treatment for incarcerated adolescents in order to reduce risks and consequences associated with substance use after release.
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