RESUMEN
Motivational interviewing (MI) has been found to be an effective treatment for substance using populations, including incarcerated adolescents. Although some studies suggest MI is more successful with individuals from minority backgrounds, the research remains mixed. The current study investigated the impact of ethnicity on treatment in reducing alcohol and marijuana use among incarcerated adolescents. Adolescents (14-19 years of age) were recruited from a state juvenile correctional facility and randomly assigned to receive MI or relaxation therapy (RT) (N=147; 48 White, 51 Hispanic, and 48 African American; 126 male; 21 female). Interviews were conducted at admission to the facility and 3 months after release. Results suggest that the effects of MI on treatment outcomes are moderated by ethnicity. Hispanic adolescents who received MI significantly decreased total number of drinks on heavy drinking days (NDHD) and percentage of heavy drinking days (PHDD) as compared to Hispanic adolescents who received RT. These findings suggest that MI is an efficacious treatment for an ethnic minority juvenile justice-involved population in need of evidence-based treatments.
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Consumo Excesivo de Bebidas Alcohólicas/prevención & control , Fumar Marihuana/prevención & control , Entrevista Motivacional , Adolescente , Negro o Afroamericano , Consumo Excesivo de Bebidas Alcohólicas/psicología , Femenino , Hispánicos o Latinos , Humanos , Masculino , Fumar Marihuana/psicología , Terapia por Relajación , Prevención Secundaria , Resultado del Tratamiento , Población Blanca , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: The impact of depressed mood on Motivational Interviewing (MI) to reduce risky behaviors and consequences in incarcerated adolescents was examined in this brief report. METHODS: Adolescents (N=189) were randomly assigned to receive MI or Relaxation Training (RT). RESULTS: At 3-month follow-up assessment, MI significantly reduced risks associated with marijuana use, with a trend towards reducing risks associated with alcohol use. There was also a trend for depressive symptoms to be associated with reduced risks after release. Interaction effects were non-significant, indicating no moderating effects for depressed mood on treatment outcome. CONCLUSIONS: MI may be a useful treatment for incarcerated adolescents in order to reduce risks and consequences associated with substance use after release.