Substance abuse counselors help people experiencing substance use and drug addiction problems. They provide treatment and support for people trying to overcome substance use disorders or...
Patients (N = 108) in a study of cocaine-specific coping skills training (CST), which was found to reduce cocaine use during a 3-month follow-up, were followed for an additional 9 months. CST invol...
In the midst of a pandemic, a group of IMU Biomedical Science students from BM119 continues to strive and use social media to raise awareness on a real-world issue that still matters. The pandemic has certainly caused more people to be more stressed and the likelihood of substance abuse would increase. Together with IMU Cares, they conducted a 3-week E-Awareness Campaign on Substance Abuse in hope of educating, raising awareness and sharing integrated information and perspectives from various ex...
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ABSTRACT Aims To evaluate the relevance of a form of diagnostic classification called clinical subtyping in relation to possible revisions in the diagnostic criteria for substance abuse and depende...
This study examined the effectiveness of school-based coping skills training with adolescents at high-risk for substance abuse. Students (N=279) at 29 secondary schools participated in the...
Often, preexisting psychological conditions and poor coping... and substance abuse and a continuum of care will be emphasized. Education, social support, skills development, interpersonal...
By Lawrence Robinson, Melinda Smith, M.A. and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D. ; Signs and symptoms of common co-occurring disorders ; Treatment for a dual diagnosis ; Finding the right treatment program
and skills so the individual can work on themselves outside of... coping mechanisms. CBT can also be beneficial for individuals adopting a California sober approach to managing substance...