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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2011 Nov 1;118(2-3):475-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2011.03.023. Epub 2011 Apr 29.

Motivational interviewing to reduce substance-related consequences: effects for incarcerated adolescents with depressed mood

L A R Stein  1 , Mary Clair, Rebecca Lebeau, Suzanne M Colby, Nancy P Barnett, Charles Golembeske, Peter M Monti
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Motivational interviewing to reduce substance-related consequences: effects for incarcerated adolescents with depressed mood

L A R Stein et al. Drug Alcohol Depend. .

Abstract

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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