The efficacy of a blended motivational interviewing and problem solving therapy intervention to reduce substance use among patients presenting for emergency services in South Africa: A randomized controlled trial

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The efficacy of a blended motivational interviewing and problem solving therapy intervention to reduce substance use among patients presenting for emergency services in South Africa: A randomized controlled trial

Background: The treatment of substance use disorders is a public health priority, particularly in South Africa where the prevalence of these disorders is high. We tested two peer-counsellor delivered brief interventions (BIs) for risky substance use among adults presenting to emergency departments (...

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Main Authors:	Sorsdahl, K., Stein, D.J., Corrigall, J., Cuijpers, P., Smits, N., Naledi, T., Myers-Franchi, Bronwyn
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	2015
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Aged Emergency Medical Services Female Humans Male Middle Aged Motivational Interviewing Problem Solving Psychotherapy, Brief South Africa Substance-Related Disorders Treatment Outcome Young Adult
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/84468

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