Brief Marijuana Dependence Counseling Clearwater FL

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.

Narconon Florida Inc
(727) 796-1011
22079 U.S. Highway 19 North
Clearwater, FL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Behavioral Sciences Center
(727) 725-0700
727 2nd Street South
Safety Harbor, FL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Fairwinds Treatment Center
(727) 449-0300
1569 South Fort Harrison Avenue
Clearwater, FL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men

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(727) 538-7245
13800 66th Street North
Largo, FL
Hotline
(888) 727-6398
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Integrity Counseling Inc
(727) 531-7988
1501 Belcher Road South
Largo, FL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Alternative Trt International Inc
(800) 897-8060
300 South Duncan Avenue
Clearwater, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)

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Rational Steps
(727) 347-3284
1591 Main Street
Dunedin, FL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders

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Operation Par Inc
(727) 507-4673
6150 150th Avenue North
Clearwater, FL
Hotline
(888) 727-6398
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Healthcare Alternatives of West FL Inc
(727) 373-2453
270 Clearwater-Largo Road North
Largo, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Solutions/Behavioral Healthcare
(727) 586-6942
13191 Starkey Road
Largo, FL
Hotline
(866) 764-6408
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Gays and Lesbians, DUI/DWI offenders
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Spanish

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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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