A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial Testing Integrated Twelve ‐Step Facilitation (Itsf) Treatment for Adolescent Substance Use Disorder

ConclusionCompared with motivational enhancement therapy/cognitive‐behavioral therapy (MET/CBT), in terms of abstinence, a novel integrated 12‐step facilitation treatment for adolescent substance use disorder (iTSF) showed no greater benefits, but did show benefits in terms of 12‐step attendance and consequences. Given widespread use of combinations of 12‐step, MET, and CBT in adolescent community outpatient settings in North America, iTSF may provide an integrated evidence‐based option that is compatible with existing practices.

Source: Addiction - July 25, 2017 Category: Addiction Authors: John F. Kelly, Yifrah Kaminer, Christopher W. Kahler, Bettina Hoeppner, Julie Yeterian, Julie V. Cristello, Christine Timko Tags: Research Report Source Type: research