Summary: Cognitive Behavioral Theory

Cognitive Behavioral Theory as applied to Substance Abuse Counseling among Ethnic Minority Adolescents in America

Summary

From the United States census and projection from these reports, it is apparent that a third of the American population in the next two decades will consist of the minority adolescents (12-16 years). Development of a culturally penetrating intervention for this minority category is inclusive of ecological assessment of the social economic conditions, cultural primacies, disease burden, and community assets. These are the assessments that will require accomplishment through collaboration with the local community. Using the cognitive behavioral theory, this article explains the approach evaluated in substance abuse counseling among this category in the United States.…show more content…
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