Multidimensional Family Therapy
Adolescents 11 to 18 with the following symptoms or problems: substance use or at risk, delinquent/conduct disorder, school and other behavioral problems, and both internalizing and externalizing symptoms
Substance Abuse Treatment (Adolescent)
Definition
Substance Abuse Treatment (Adolescent) is defined by the CEBC as the treatment of adolescents (ages 12-17) with active substance use issues, including alcohol, marijuana, and/or other drugs. The CEBC has evaluated only replicable programs that do not use medication as a component of treatment and focuses on treatment programs, as opposed to programs designed to prevent the onset of substance use. Treatment can occur in a variety of settings, including outpatient, day treatment, residential, or inpatient, and may involve detoxification, counseling, education, relapse prevention training, life skills training, and self-help groups. Although many of these treatment programs may also be used in adults, the CEBC review and rating examines the research base for these treatments in adolescents only. Substance Abuse Treatment (Adult) is a separate topic area on the CEBC.
- Target population: Adolescents with active substance use issues
- Services/types that fit: Outpatient, day treatment, and residential services in individual or group formats
- Delivered by: Mental health professionals or trained paraprofessionals
- In order to be included: Program must specifically target adolescent substance use as a goal
- In order to be rated: There must be research evidence (as specified by the Scientific Rating Scale) that examines outcomes related to substance abuse, such changes in symptom levels, behaviors, and/or functioning
Downloadable Topic Area Summary
Definition
Substance Abuse Treatment (Adolescent) is defined by the CEBC as the treatment of adolescents (ages 12-17) with active substance use issues, including alcohol, marijuana, and/or other drugs. The CEBC has evaluated only replicable programs that do not use medication as a component of treatment and focuses on treatment programs, as opposed to programs designed to prevent the onset of substance use. Treatment can occur in a variety of settings, including outpatient, day treatment, residential, or inpatient, and may involve detoxification, counseling, education, relapse prevention training, life skills training, and self-help groups. Although many of these treatment programs may also be used in adults, the CEBC review and rating examines the research base for these treatments in adolescents only. Substance Abuse Treatment (Adult) is a separate topic area on the CEBC.
- Target population: Adolescents with active substance use issues
- Services/types that fit: Outpatient, day treatment, and residential services in individual or group formats
- Delivered by: Mental health professionals or trained paraprofessionals
- In order to be included: Program must specifically target adolescent substance use as a goal
- In order to be rated: There must be research evidence (as specified by the Scientific Rating Scale) that examines outcomes related to substance abuse, such changes in symptom levels, behaviors, and/or functioning
Downloadable Topic Area Summary
Programs
Multisystemic Therapy
Youth, 12 to 17 years old, with possible substance abuse issues who are at risk of out-of-home placement due to antisocial or delinquent behaviors and/or youth involved with the juvenile justice system and their parents/caregivers (some other restrictions for youth exist, see the Essential Components section for more details)
Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach
Adolescents aged 12 to 25 with substance abuse issues
Adolescent-Focused Family Behavior Therapy
Youth (11-17) with drug abuse and dependence, as well as other co-existing problems
Ecologically Based Family Therapy
Substance-abusing runaway adolescents (12-17) and their family members who are willing to have the adolescents live in their homes
Functional Family Therapy
11-18 year olds with very serious problems such as conduct disorder, violent acting-out, and substance abuse
Voices Lite
School- and justice-referred girls ages 12-17
Brief Strategic Family Therapy®
Families with maladaptive interactions resulting in at least one youth aged 6-18 years with externalizing (e.g., substance abuse, delinquency, truancy, bullying) and/or internalizing (e.g., depression, anxiety) symptomatology
CHOICE Group Motivational Interviewing (MI) for Teens
Youth in middle school who do not use substances or may be starting to use substances, approximately ages 11-14
Culturally Informed and Flexible Family-Based Treatment for Adolescents
Youth 11-18 years of age and their family members of all ages (including siblings)
Residential Student Assistance Program
Adolescents (12-18 year olds) with multiple problems who have been placed voluntarily or involuntarily in a residential child care facility (e.g., foster care facility, treatment center for adolescents with mental health problems, juvenile correctional facility, residential school, etc.)
Seeking Safety (Adolescent version)
Adolescents with a history of trauma and/or substance abuse
The Seven Challenges®
Adolescents and young adults who have drug problems, co-occurring mental health issues, trauma, and family issues
A Woman’s Way through The Twelve Steps
Women and teenage girls with addictive disorders
Free Talk Group Motivational Interviewing (MI) for Teens
Adolescents ages 14-18 who had had a first-time alcohol or drug-related offense; can also be provided to teens in this age group who may be at risk for alcohol or other drug use in other settings
MICUNAY Group Motivational Interviewing (MI) for Teens
Urban American Indian/Alaska Native teens 14-18
Matrix Model for Teens and Young Adults
Adolescents with substance abuse disorders
Voices: A Program of Self-Discovery and Empowerment for Girls
Females 12 - 24 years old with substance abuse and/or trauma
Programs
Multidimensional Family Therapy
Adolescents 11 to 18 with the following symptoms or problems: substance use or at risk, delinquent/conduct disorder, school and other behavioral problems, and both internalizing and externalizing symptoms
Multisystemic Therapy
Youth, 12 to 17 years old, with possible substance abuse issues who are at risk of out-of-home placement due to antisocial or delinquent behaviors and/or youth involved with the juvenile justice system and their parents/caregivers (some other restrictions for youth exist, see the Essential Components section for more details)
Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach
Adolescents aged 12 to 25 with substance abuse issues
Adolescent-Focused Family Behavior Therapy
Youth (11-17) with drug abuse and dependence, as well as other co-existing problems
Ecologically Based Family Therapy
Substance-abusing runaway adolescents (12-17) and their family members who are willing to have the adolescents live in their homes
Functional Family Therapy
11-18 year olds with very serious problems such as conduct disorder, violent acting-out, and substance abuse
Voices Lite
School- and justice-referred girls ages 12-17
Brief Strategic Family Therapy®
Families with maladaptive interactions resulting in at least one youth aged 6-18 years with externalizing (e.g., substance abuse, delinquency, truancy, bullying) and/or internalizing (e.g., depression, anxiety) symptomatology
CHOICE Group Motivational Interviewing (MI) for Teens
Youth in middle school who do not use substances or may be starting to use substances, approximately ages 11-14
Culturally Informed and Flexible Family-Based Treatment for Adolescents
Youth 11-18 years of age and their family members of all ages (including siblings)
Residential Student Assistance Program
Adolescents (12-18 year olds) with multiple problems who have been placed voluntarily or involuntarily in a residential child care facility (e.g., foster care facility, treatment center for adolescents with mental health problems, juvenile correctional facility, residential school, etc.)
Seeking Safety (Adolescent version)
Adolescents with a history of trauma and/or substance abuse
The Seven Challenges®
Adolescents and young adults who have drug problems, co-occurring mental health issues, trauma, and family issues
A Woman’s Way through The Twelve Steps
Women and teenage girls with addictive disorders
Free Talk Group Motivational Interviewing (MI) for Teens
Adolescents ages 14-18 who had had a first-time alcohol or drug-related offense; can also be provided to teens in this age group who may be at risk for alcohol or other drug use in other settings
MICUNAY Group Motivational Interviewing (MI) for Teens
Urban American Indian/Alaska Native teens 14-18
Matrix Model for Teens and Young Adults
Adolescents with substance abuse disorders
Voices: A Program of Self-Discovery and Empowerment for Girls
Females 12 - 24 years old with substance abuse and/or trauma
Why was this topic chosen by the Advisory Committee?
The Substance Abuse Treatment (Adolescent) topic area is relevant to child welfare because substance abuse may be a result of an adolescent experiencing child abuse/neglect, parental substance abuse and not having the necessary coping skills to address these traumatic experiences. Providing information about substance abuse treatment programs for adolescents on the CEBC gives child welfare departments additional resources for intervening with adolescents in an effort to help them with substance abuse recovery and develop healthier life skills. Without effective treatment, these adolescents are at higher risk for AWOLs, multiple placements, poor academic performance, and delinquency and they have a poor chance at the successful and safe future that they deserve.
Renee Smylie, MSW
Former CEBC Advisory Committee member
Why was this topic chosen by the Advisory Committee?
The Substance Abuse Treatment (Adolescent) topic area is relevant to child welfare because substance abuse may be a result of an adolescent experiencing child abuse/neglect, parental substance abuse and not having the necessary coping skills to address these traumatic experiences. Providing information about substance abuse treatment programs for adolescents on the CEBC gives child welfare departments additional resources for intervening with adolescents in an effort to help them with substance abuse recovery and develop healthier life skills. Without effective treatment, these adolescents are at higher risk for AWOLs, multiple placements, poor academic performance, and delinquency and they have a poor chance at the successful and safe future that they deserve.
Renee Smylie, MSW
Former CEBC Advisory Committee member
Topic Expert
The Substance Abuse Treatment (Adolescent) topic area was added in 2010. John D. Clapp, PhD was the topic expert and was involved in identifying and rating any of the programs with an original load date in 2010 (as found on the bottom of the program's page on the CEBC) or others loaded earlier and added to this topic area when it launched. The topic area has grown over the years and any programs added since 2010 were identified by CEBC staff, the Scientific Panel, and/or the Advisory Committee. For these programs, Dr. Clapp was not involved in identifying or rating them.
Topic Expert
The Substance Abuse Treatment (Adolescent) topic area was added in 2010. John D. Clapp, PhD was the topic expert and was involved in identifying and rating any of the programs with an original load date in 2010 (as found on the bottom of the program's page on the CEBC) or others loaded earlier and added to this topic area when it launched. The topic area has grown over the years and any programs added since 2010 were identified by CEBC staff, the Scientific Panel, and/or the Advisory Committee. For these programs, Dr. Clapp was not involved in identifying or rating them.