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The Providers Guide (Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents) identifies psychological, biological, and social factors that contribute tthe onset of adolescent deviance, including substance abuse, delinquency, and crime Causal models for these problem behaviors are described, followed by a review of assessment and treatment protocols widely used in contemporary practice Guidelines are provided for delivery of the 32- session PSD-C treatment curriculum, specifically designed for adolescents whmanifest co-existing juvenile justice and substance abuse problems The PSD-C Providers Guide explains how effective adolescent treatment derives from integration of the following evidence-based: strategies: motivational enhancement; stages of change; gender and diversity proficiency; cognitive-behavioral skill development; relapse and recidivism prevention; differential assessment; and individualized treatment planning The Providers Guide delineates principles for effective adolescent-focused treatment in tandem with the Participants Workbook: Pathways tSelf-Discovery and Change (PSD-C)
