Motivational interviewing approach for people starting addiction treatment
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of having conversations when you begin outpatient addiction treatment. It tests whether a motivational interviewing style at intake improves your engagement and involvement in your care.
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Who can take part
- You are an English-speaking adult seeking outpatient treatment for alcohol or drug use
- You can sign an informed consent form and agree to follow study steps
- You are currently stopping or have physically stopped alcohol or other drugs
- You do NOT have severe withdrawal symptoms right now
- You are not currently very out of reality (psychosis), extremely agitated/overactive (mania), or at immediate risk of suicide
- You must be willing to attend at one of the two participating outpatient programs
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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