Evidence-Based Interventions for Adolescents with Substance Use Problems
Ken Winters, Ph.D., University of Minnesota
In this overview, Dr. Ken Winters discusses developmental issues when working with substance-abusing adolescents. Next, he provides information about effective treatment services for drug abusing youth and the core elements of these treatments.
Teen intervene: A Brief Intervention for Adolescent Substance Abuse
Ken Winters, Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Dr. Winters discusses the background and rationale for a brief intervention for adolescents with substance use problems, "Teen Intervene." Dr. Winters covers assessment tools useful for motivational enhancement and assessing teen drug/alcohol use. In addition, he demonstrates how to administer the three-session intervention.
