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Building Motivation for Treatment Entry | Enhancing Motivation During Treatment | Skills-Based Interventions: First- and Second-Generation Behavioral Approaches | Third-Generation Behavior Therapies | Interventions Informed by Cognitive Science | Conclusion

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Drug and alcohol use disorders have affected approximately 30% of American adults at some point during their lifetime (Compton et al. 2007; Hasin et al. 2007). Of those reporting a lifetime substance use disorder, approximately 39% have sought treatment. These individuals are most likely to seek the assistance of health care professionals (including physicians and counselors), with 12-step programs being the second most relied on support system (Compton et al. 2007; Hasin et al. 2007).

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