Hammarberg, S. I., Wallhed Finn, S., Rosendahl, I., Andréasson, S., Jayaram-Lindström, N., & Hammarberg, A. (2024). Behavioural self-control training versus motivational enhancement therapy for individuals with alcohol use disorder with a goal of controlled drinking: A randomized controlled trial. Addiction, 119(1), 86-101. doi:10.1111/add.16325
Many people seeking treatment for severe alcohol use disorder begin with a goal of alcohol abstinence. There are also, however, many less severe cases who hope to reduce their drinking rather than stopping altogether, and evidence suggests this is possible for some individuals, usually those with these less severe drinking problems.
This study examined whether one of these interventions is superior to the other in a head-to-head comparison. The researchers hypothesised that behavioural self-control training’s special focus on helping individuals moderate their drinking would produce superior...
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The South Sumatra province has been ranked as the second largest province with people who use drugs, with a prevalence of 5% which approximately corresponds to 326,694 people, and methamphetamine is still the most popular drug of choice in this province (BNN, 2019). The Indonesian Association of Addiction Counsellors (IKAI) in South Sumatra sees an urgent need to strengthen the capacity of all practitioners working in this field, particularly in community-based setting. There has been an increasing demand from people with drugs use problems willing to attend available drug treatment...
South Africa International Technology Transfer Centre in collaboration with MI & Beyond.
William Miller and Stephen Rollnick, co-founders of Motivational Interviewing engage with clinicians and researchers from across Africa, drawing on lessons from existing research and dissemination activities, and exploring the broader potential of Motivational Interviewing on the African Continent.
This Webinar, held 25th February 2021, is the first of a series focussed on Motivational Interviewing in Africa. Hosted by the South Africa International Technology Transfer Centre in collaboration with MI & Beyond.
Motivational Interviewing is an integral part of SBIRT, and its principles can also be applied to other therapeutic interactions revolving around behavior change.
The following materials, which have been developed by the Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions, supplement formal MI training, but cannot replace the instruction and practice necessary to become proficient.
Presented by Bill Matulich, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. A presentation discussing the basics of Motivational Interviewing.
Motivational Interviewing provides a foundation for assisting individuals with developing the rationale for beginning change in their lives. This resources provides basic information about the principles on communicating using motivational interviewing.
Motivational Interviewing: The Basics, OARS
(Adapted from handouts by David Rosengren and from Miller & Rollnick, Motivational Interviewing, 2nd Edition, 2002)
Motivational Interviewing is an “empathic, person-centered counseling approach that prepares people for change by helping them resolve ambivalence, enhance intrinsic motivation, and...