SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS -Motivational Interviewing

Question 1

Which statement to an adolescent would
be most likely to decrease marijuana
use? (2x)

Answer 1

“You seem to feel that using marijuana
makes you more accepted by your
friends”

Question 2

Motivational interviewing process used
when psychiatrist tells the patient, you
can’t imagine their life without cannabis,
after patient just listed all the positive
reasons for use without negatives?

Answer 2

Engaging

Question 3

Adolescent relapses on substance use,
reports to psychiatrist feeling like a failure.
Best motivational interviewing response?

Answer 3

“Relapse is making you upset because you

were trying hard to stay sober”

Question 4

Adolescent with anxiety, cannabis use
disorder, and negative urine tox screen.
Parents report positive home urine screen
after last appointment. What would you say
to maximize engagement with adolescent?

Answer 4

“Has something changed about your

motivation to stay clean?”

Question 5

16 yo with depression and cannabis use
disorder in pre contemplative stage. What
is the best approach for motivational
interviewing?

Answer 5

“It seems like you have several reasons for
using cannabis. What concerns might you
have in the future about your use?”