Substance Use and Misuse among Justice-Involved Persons: Practice Guidelines for Probation Staff

This article suggests practice guidelines for working with clients who are using and misusing substances. The author gives an overview of important features of substance use; reviews evidence-based treatments for substance use, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy, contingency management, and medication-assisted treatment; and shows how staff can use these principles in their interactions with clients to encourage positive change.