Client involvement in motivational interviewing sessions targeting substance abuse treatment in the criminal justice system
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Background Motivational interviewing (MI) is a counseling technique used to elicit change by exploring an individual’s desire and commitment to making changes. In this study, probation clients are randomized to a two-session MI intervention occurring approximately 3–4 weeks apart. The first session primarily focuses on building motivation to change substance use, engage in treatment, and make other changes to improve probation outcomes; the second session focuses on goal setting and social support.
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