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Pt. II Drug Prevention: What Are We Preventing?
An important point to address when considering drug prevention efforts is the potential for addiction. Drawing on his experience of working in drug treatment, Jim shares that most who have developed a drug or alcohol...
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Pt. I: Introduction to Motivational Intervention
In this talk to an audience of school counselors and drug prevention specialists, Jim Savage stresses the importance of providing this information to those who are working on the front lines with young people on a...
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Pt. III: What's The Problem?
The first step in addressing denial when it comes to substance abuse is identifying the confusion that exists with regard to the vast amount of terms used in connection with the issue. To be effective, professionals...
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Pt. IV: Getting Clear About Social Use
The changing landscape of public perception and attifude towards drug use—particularly with regard to marijuana—signifies the need for greater understanding of the difference between social use and problematic use of...
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Pt. V: Understanding Addiction
Addiction is a complex issue that is so easily misunderstood! Unfortunately, the prevalence of denial around addiction contributes to the stigma associated with this condition as well as people not getting the help...
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Pt. VI: Motivation For Change
In this section, Jim Savage discusses the importance of recognizing what makes people want to change, and offers tools for helping young substance abusers become motivated to make positive changes with regard to...
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