Brief Marijuana Dependence Counseling Niles IL

The counseling approach presented in this manual addresses these issues among others. It comprises three key intervention components: motivational enhancement, cognitive behavioral skills training, and case management. Each session presents examples of how a counselor might introduce certain topics, facilitate the client’s resolution to stop using marijuana, provide skills training, and help the client access needed community supports.

Behavioral Education and Treatment Inc
(630) 913-4801
6601 West Touhy Avenue
Niles, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Lifeline Counseling Center Inc
(847) 626-5001
4948 Dempster Street
Skokie, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
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Polish, Russian

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Bilingual DUI Counseling and
(773) 725-8140
4001 West Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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(847) 729-9017
1877 Waukegan Road
Glenview, IL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Russian, Spanish

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Counseling Center of Illinois
(773) 777-6767
4515 North Milwaukee Street
Chicago, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Polish, Russian, Serbian, Spanish

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Serenity Bridges LLC
(847) 470-1465
8700 Waukegan Road
Morton Grove, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, DUI/DWI offenders
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Tagalog

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Behavior Services Center
(847) 673-8577
8707 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Women, DUI/DWI offenders
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Lithuanian, Polish, Russian, Spanish

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PEER Services Inc
(847) 657-7337
3633 West Lake Avenue
Glenview, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Seniors/older adults, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Family Guidance Centers Inc
(847) 827-7517
484 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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Outpatient

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(847) 391-4180
1460 Renaissance Drive
Park Ridge, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Brief Marijuana Dependence Counseling

Brief Marijuana Dependence Counseling

These three examples illustrate several important questions commonly asked by people about

their marijuana use:

• Is it possible to be dependent on marijuana?

• Do I want to stop using because of what I’ve experienced?

• Can I succeed in stopping, given the challenges I’ve faced in the past?

The counseling approach presented in this manual addresses these issues among others. It comprises three key intervention components: motivational enhancement, cognitive behavioral skills training, and case management. Each session presents examples of how a counselor might introduce certain topics, facilitate the client’s resolution to stop using marijuana, provide skills training, and help the client access needed community supports.

Background

Before 1994, no published, controlled trials of treatment for marijuana use disorders existed, which is surprising because marijuana long has been the most frequently used illicit substance in the United States. Interest in treatment for people who use marijuana may have been lacking

because of myths that extensive marijuana use did not lead to dependence and that no adverse consequences were associated with misuse (Roffman et al. 1988; Stephens and Roffman 1993).

The relatively mild withdrawal symptoms associated with marijuana use may have led to a belief that dependence was unlikely and that people who needed treatment abused other substances

and their marijuana use ...

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