Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA)

A behavioral intervention that seeks to increase the family, social, and educational/vocational reinforcers of an adolescent to support recovery from substance abuse and dependence. For Children and Adolescents, ages 12-25, with substance-use problems. 

Focus Population
Children, Adolescents
Target Problems or Risk Factors
Alcohol, Drug Problems
Level of Intervention
Indicated
Settings in Which Program Can Be Delivered
Alcohol/drug treatment center, Behavioral Health Organization or Agency, Community, Social Service Agency, including public and private agencies, group homes, and shelters
Latinos in Participant Samples
Yes - Substantial (31% to 55%)
Type of Program
Generic
Registry
CEBC
Strength of Evidentiary Support
1-Star (⭐) CEBC - Substance Abuse Prevention (Child & Adolescent)
Cost of the Program
No
Availability of the program in Spanish and/or Portuguese
Spanish, Portuguese
Contact Information
Mark D. Godley, PhD
E-mail: mgodley@chestnut.org
Phone: (309) 451-7800
Fax: (309) 451-7761