Brief Interventions for Adolescent Alcohol and Substance Abuse

Bringing together leading experts, this book demonstrates the unique value of brief motivational interventions for addressing adolescent alcohol and other substance use in a range of clinical contexts. It presents cutting-edge knowledge on the etiology and developmental context of adolescent addictive behaviors and reviews exemplary treatment approaches. Effective strategies are described for intervening with diverse populations, such as college students, youth in the justice system and in foster care, those with co-occurring substance abuse and psychiatric problems, and LGBT youth.

This book replaces the editors' influential earlier work, Adolescents, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse. With an expanded focus on practical applications, most content is completely new. For clinical psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, substance abuse and mental health counselors, and psychiatric nurses working with adolescents. May serve as a supplemental text in graduate-level courses.

Table of Contents

Introduction, Peter M. Monti, Suzanne M. Colby, & Tracy A. O’Leary Tevyaw

I. Etiology and Developmental Context

1. Development Matters: Taking the Long View on Substance Use during Adolescence and the Transition to Adulthood, John Schulenberg, Julie Maslowsky, Jennifer L. Maggs, & Robert A. Zucker
2. The Neurocognitive Impact of Alcohol and Marijuana Use on the Developing Adolescent and Young Adult Brain, Krista M. Lisdahl, Skyler Shollenbarger, Kelly A. Sagar, & Staci A. Gruber
3. Assessing Adolescent Substance Use Problems and Other Areas of Functioning: State of the Art, Ken C. Winters, Andria M. Botzet, & Susanne Lee
4. Transactions among Personality and Psychosocial Learning Risk Factors for Adolescent Addictive Behavior: The Acquired Preparedness Model of Risk, Heather A. Davis, Elizabeth N. Riley, & Gregory T. Smith
5. Expanding the Reach of Brief Interventions to Address Unmet Treatment Needs: SBIRT-A (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for Adolescents), Sara J. Becker, Timothy J. Ozechowski, & Aaron Hogue

II. Clinical Guide: Application of Brief Interventions in Diverse Settings and Populations

6. Motivational Enhancement in Medical Settings for Adolescent Substance Use, Tracy O’Leary Tevyaw, Anthony Spirito, Suzanne M. Colby, & Peter M. Monti
7. Brief Interventions for Adolescents with Substance Abuse and Comorbid Psychiatric Problems, Christianne Esposito-Smythers, Bethany Rallis, Kyla Machell, Caitlin Williams, & Sarah Fisher
8. Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Interventions for Court-Involved, Nonincarcerated Youth, Emily F. Dauria, Melissa A. McWilliams, & Marina Tolou-Shams
9. Engaging Adolescents in Unstable Environments: Interventions with Foster Youth, Jordan M. Braciszewski & Judy Havlicek
10. Latino Youth, Acculturation, and Parenting, Lynn Hernandez & Oswaldo Moreno
11. Cultural Considerations and Recommendations for Implementing Brief Interventions with American Indian Adolescents, Nichea S. Spillane & Kamilla Venner
12. Understanding and Addressing Alcohol and Substance Use in Sexual- and Gender-Minority Youth, Ethan H. Mereish, Kristi E. Gamarel, & Don Operario
13. Pharmacotherapy for Adolescent Substance Misuse, Robert Miranda Jr. & Hayley Treloar
14. Group-Based Interventions for Youth, Elizabeth D’Amico & Sarah W. Feldstein Ewing
15. Integrated 12-Step Facilitation to Promote Adolescent Mutual-Help Involvement, John F. Kelly, Julie Cristello, & Brandon Bergman
16. Brief Interventions to Reduce College Student Drinking, Nadine R. Mastroleo

III. Future Directions

17. Future Research Opportunities for Screening and Brief Alcohol Interventions with Adolescents, Ralph Hingson & Aaron White

Index

"This compelling, authoritative volume provides a strong, cogent, and empirically based case for adopting a public health perspective on substance use disorders that emphasizes harm reduction, pragmatism, and individual responsibility for behavior change. The editors are to be applauded for synthesizing diverse contributions into a readable, accessible volume for professionals and graduate students alike."
- Scott W. Henggeler, PhD, Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (retired), Medical Uni of Sth Carolina

"A terrific author lineup, with content that is spot-on! The book presents treatment approaches that reflect an understanding of the important developmental differences between adolescents and adults. Chapters cover the major formats that clinicians actually use with this population, including prevention programs, brief interactions, and medication-assisted therapy. The authors show how to deliver evidence-based interventions with a variety of at-risk groups, including youth in the foster care system, gender minority youth, and justice-involved youth. A book like this is critical in light of current research findings on the best ways to help adolescent substance users."
- Scott T. Walters, PhD, Professor & Chair, Dept of Health Behavior & Health Systems, University of North Texas