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... > social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling programs > substance abuse treatment > treatment theories, research, techniques, strategies, and effectiveness > brief interventions
... > social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling programs > substance abuse treatment > engagement and intervention > brief interventions

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brief interventions  

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  • Brief interventions refer to the body of practices designed to increase an individual's awareness of the impact of his or her substance use and to motivate the individual toward behavior change. On the spectrum of responses to substance use, brief interventions fall between prevention activities and treatment practices. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Brief Interventions]

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