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Ongoing free virtual alcohol/substance use treatment for ages 14-21

Ongoing free virtual alcohol/substance use treatment for ages 14-21

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UConn Health (Farmington, CT campus) is seeking participants residing in Connecticut for an in person or online alcohol and/or substance use treatment program for ages 14-21 years old, including marijuana, which can range from occasional use to chronic use.

Individuals may be eligible if they:

  • Are ages 14-21 years old
  • Ability to speak and read English (parents/guardians don't need to be fluent)
  • Residing in Connecticut for the 10 weeks of therapy
  • Alcohol and/or substance use, including marijuana, ranging from occasional use to chronic use
  • Are not currently receiving direct treatment for alcohol/drug use only; Mental Health therapy is fine.

Are able to attend the following free appointments in person or online:

- 2 free CBT-MET individual sessions prior to:

- 8 free weekly, CBT-MET group therapy sessions

- Research Intake and Follow-up assessments/questionnaires at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months

Study eligibility will be decided through a 15-minute telephone screener.

Please note: No Health Insurance Needed, No Cost for Treatment

- Compensation is up to $250 gift cards for all completed research appointments

- All 10 sessions of confidential treatment are facilitated by 2 LCSWs with several years of experience

- No study drugs/medications are involved; no blood samples or medical assessments required

- Treatment may begin within 1-2 weeks after the first call/phone screen (about 15 minutes)

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To receive more information, please:

Call or text 959-529-4538 or

Email: YouthRecoveryProgram@uchc.edu

Website: Youth Recovery Program | Department of Psychiatry

https://health.uconn.edu/psych...

All calls and emails are confidential.

UConn Health IRB# 024-054-1

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