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A Brief cognitive behavioural intervention for regular amphetamine users: a treatment guide
An evaluation of the effectiveness of a four-session cognitive behavioural intervention among a sample of regular amphetamine users.
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The same publication in smaller sections:
Cover pages (PDF 49 KB)
Background (PDF 45 KB)
Section 1. Context (PDF 271 KB)
Section 2. Brief background to the study and summary of results of evaluation (PDF 90 KB)
Section 3. The intervention (PDF 135 KB)
1. Motivational interviewing (PDF 122 KB)
2. Coping with cravings and lapses (PDF 103 KB)
3. Controlling thoughts about using speed (PDF 112 KB)
4. Relapse prevention (PDF 98 KB)
Section 4. Suggested alternative brief interventions for those not suitable for the current intervention (PDF 86 KB)
Section 5. Other available resources and useful websites (PDF 82 KB)
References (PDF 39 KB)
Appendix 1: Sources and acknowledgements (PDF 39 KB)
Page last reviewed: 18 April 2011
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