Motivational Interviewing and Dual Diagnosis Clients: Enhancing Self-Efficacy and Treatment Completion

Authors

Martina S. Moore, Walden UniversityFollow
Brande Flamez, Walden University
Gary Szirony, Walden UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2018

Originally Published In

Journal of Substance Use

Volume Number

23

Issue Number

3

Page Numbers

247-253

Abstract

This study explored treatment completion and self-efficacy of dual-diagnosis clients receiving cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a combination of CBT with motivational interviewing (MI) in an intensive-outpatient setting. Results indicated that MI was associated with increased self-efficacy and treatment completion.