Getting Teen Substance Abusers Into Treatment
Kids won't get better until they see their drug or alcohol use as a problem
Clinical Expert: Paula Riggs, MD
Dr. Paula Riggs, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado, is an expert on substance abuse and adolescents. Here she discusses how motivational interviewing can help adolescents make the decision to quit using and begin treatment.
This article was last reviewed or updated on December 4, 2023.
