Talk therapy with or without mindfulness for teen drinking
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a brief talk therapy session, sometimes combined with mindfulness exercises, can help teens reduce alcohol use. It is designed for teens who get care at Johns Hopkins and already drink alcohol at least once a month.
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Who can take part
- You are 12 to 17 years old
- You get your medical care at a Johns Hopkins clinic
- You've had a drink of alcohol at least once a month in the past year
- You can speak and understand English or Spanish
- You do not have a serious mental health condition or intellectual disability
- You have not been in a substance-use treatment program in the last 6 months
Quick eligibility check
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