Objective: In the present meta-analysis, we test the technical and relational hypotheses of
Motivational Interviewing (MI) efficacy. We also propose an a priori conditional process …

Given the strong evidence for neurological alterations at the basis of drug dependence,
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) represents an important tool in the clinical …

Large-scale intrinsic brain systems have been identified for exteroceptive senses (such as
sight, hearing and touch). We introduce an analogous system for representing sensations …

This is the authoritative, bestselling guide that professionals and students turn to for a
complete introduction to motivational interviewing (MI), the powerful approach to facilitating …

Altered brain responses to alcohol-associated stimuli are a neural hallmark of alcohol-use
disorder (AUD) and a promising target for pharmacotherapy. However, findings in cue …

Addiction has generally been characterized as a chronic relapsing condition (Leshner,
1999). Several laboratory, preclinical, and clinical studies have provided evidence that …

This widely respected text and practitioner guide, now revised and expanded, provides a
roadmap for effective clinical practice with clients with substance use disorders. Specialists …

Continued seeking and drinking of alcohol despite adverse legal, health, economic, and
societal consequences is a central hallmark of human alcohol use disorders. This …

Learning commonly requires feedback about the consequences of one's actions, which can
drive learners to modify their behavior. Motivation may determine how sensitive an …

Background Psychostimulant misuse is a continuously growing medical and social burden.
There is no evidence proving the efficacy of pharmacotherapy. Psychosocial interventions …