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Reports of an Addiction: Therapeutic Intervention with a Young Adult with Cannabis Dependence

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dc.contributor.authorLucas, Carla Vale
dc.contributor.authorOliveira, Filipa
dc.contributor.authorSoares, Luísa
dc.date.accessioned2023-12-15T10:29:26Z
dc.date.available2023-12-15T10:29:26Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.description.abstractAbstract: Background and Goals: Cannabis is the most widely illicit substance around the world. Treatment success is predicted by different factors, among which, motivation for changing the behavior is one of these factors. Therefore, identifying the client’s readiness to change is important. Working with clients that are in precontemplation stage of change constitutes a big challenge for therapists. Methods: In this paper, we present the case study of João, a young adult with cannabis use disorder, comorbid with social anxiety. The therapeutic intervention followed the principles of motivational interviewing, highly recommended with clients less ready to change. It also combined techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy and narrative therapy, to help separate the client from the problem, thus helping him to construct a more fulfilling life. Throughout the article, the subjective viewpoints of the client will be highlighted, in the form of micronarratives written by the client, suggested as therapeutic tasks. Discussion/Results: Several challenges were faced while addressing resistance and ambivalence, early on and throughout treatment. João dropout in the 23rd session, after achieving some therapeutic gains. Changes in his self-talk, documented in the micronarratives, served as indicators that his relationship with cannabis started to change. The therapeutic tasks suggested were important in helping him to increase motivation for change and to write new paths for his life. Conclusion: It is crucial to adjust the therapeutic interventions to the client’s readiness to change, and continuously reflecting about the therapeutic process, addressing moments of disengagement, early on, to increase the probability of behavior change.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationLucas, C. V., Oliveira, F., & Soares, L. (2018). “Reports of an Addiction”: Therapeutic Intervention with a Young Adult with Cannabis Dependence. Adolescent Psychiatry, 8(2), 140-151.pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.2174/2210676608666180208155007pt_PT
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.13/5432
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherBentham Science Publisherspt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectCannabis dependencept_PT
dc.subjectPrecontemplation stage of changept_PT
dc.subjectAmbivalencept_PT
dc.subjectTherapeutic interventionpt_PT
dc.subjectMotivational interviewingpt_PT
dc.subjectCognitive-behavioral techniquespt_PT
dc.subjectNarrative therapypt_PT
dc.subjectCase studypt_PT
dc.subject.pt_PT
dc.subjectServiço de Psicologiapt_PT
dc.subjectFaculdade de Artes e Humanidadespt_PT
dc.titleReports of an Addiction: Therapeutic Intervention with a Young Adult with Cannabis Dependencept_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.endPage151pt_PT
oaire.citation.issue2pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage140pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleAdolescent Psychiatrypt_PT
oaire.citation.volume8pt_PT
person.familyNameLucas
person.familyNameSoares
person.givenNameCarla
person.givenNameLuísa
person.identifier2310470
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person.identifier.orcid0000-0002-9193-7370
person.identifier.orcid0000-0002-5373-1320
person.identifier.ridABE-1106-2020
person.identifier.scopus-author-id43361837300
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