One Study of the Efficacy of Motivational Enhancement Therapy Found

question 64

Essay

One study of the efficacy of motivational enhancement therapy found that reductions in alcohol and marijuana use were greatest among adolescents who showed the most frequent use before treatment.What could some possible explanations for this finding be?

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Definitions:

Social Environment

The context of an individual's environment that includes social relationships, structures, and networks influencing behavior and development.

Economic Status

A measure of a person's or family's economic and social position in relation to others based on income, education, and occupation.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that affects mood, emotion, and sleep, playing a key role in mental health.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in the brain's reward system and is involved in regulating mood, motivation, and attention.