Evaluating the cognitive and behavioral outcomes of incarcerated adolescent females receiving substance abuse treatment: A pilot study

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Abstract

The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral approach in changing the behavioral and cognitive skills of incarcerated girls participating in a substance abuse treatment program. A repeated measures design was used. The findings of this study revealed that the behaviors (i.e., self-monitoring, self-control, etc.) and cognitive skills (i.e., cognitive concentration, consequential thinking, etc.) of participants improved significantly. Research and practice implications are discussed.
Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse
Volume18
Issue numberIssue 2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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