should be discussed in order to determine the best fit for patients and their families. Additionally, providers should be flexible in choosing among the well-established treatments as one may fit better with their current treatment environment and/or staffing resources. Implications for Clinical Practice: Family therapy, behavioral therapy, CBT, and MET show beneficial treatment for adolescents facing substance abuse. Other treatment options may be beneficial as all treatment options show reduction in substance abuse. Providers should be flexible in determining which therapy should be used based on resources available.
should be discussed in order to determine the best fit for patients and their families. Additionally, providers should be flexible in choosing among the well-established treatments as one may fit better with their current treatment environment and/or staffing resources. Implications for Clinical Practice: Family therapy, behavioral therapy, CBT, and MET show beneficial treatment for adolescents facing substance abuse. Other treatment options may be beneficial as all treatment options show reduction in substance abuse. Providers should be flexible in determining which therapy should be used based on resources available.
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