Beliefs About Substance Abuse Among Adolescents: What Works?

<p>The purpose of this study was to explore beliefs about what works in substance abuse treatment among adolescents. This was a qualitative study that was comprised of fourteen counselors who were interviewed regarding what works in substance treatment with adolescents. The study identified four themes that contribute to our knowledge about what works in substance abuse treatment among adolescents. The study recommends that future research explore further what works with adolescents in substance abuse treatment, including collaborating with family members, identifying strengths in adolescents, building an authentic rapport with adolescents, and using the latest evidence-based practices.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Social Work

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

School of Social Work

Year dc:date.available

2014

Authors dc:creator

• Hernandez, Alma Elizabeth
• Araiza, Stephanie Michelle

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Rosemary McCaslin

• adolescents
• substance abuse
• treatment
• Social Work

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/61

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu:etd-1019