Abstract
A group model for therapeutic early intervention (secondary prevention) with nonaddicted adolescent substance abusers is proposed, based on a Social Role Negotiation model of substance abuse integrating concepts form role theory and cognitive developmental theory. The description of the group model, a structured short-term approach, includes a variety of exercises which promote developmental improvement in the essential skills of role-taking, role-making, and definition of the situation. An individualized intervention strategy is proposed for each group member, based on a theory-based taxonomy of substance-related problems. Strategies for using family involvement to support an adolescent group are described.
| Original language | American English |
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| Journal | Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Volume | 11 |
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| State | Published - May 1 1994 |
Keywords
- adolescence
- group therapy
- substance abuse
Disciplines
- Arts and Humanities
- Social and Behavioral Sciences