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1. Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy has been consistently shown to be helpful in reduction of or elimination of substance abuse by adolescents and other special populations. From your reading, what are at least 3 key components of this method of treatment that is successful with clients even facing dual diagnosis conditions? Please be sure to explain your thoughts in detail.
2. In treating addictions such as cocaine, group therapy is one of the key parts of the treatment process. From your readings, what do you think are the important factors of the group process that lead to change and sobriety? Please pick at least 5 key factors that were identified in treatment of addictions that you would want to use in your own group work. Additionally, what are at least 2 limits to this approach to treating addicts from your own opinion? Please be sure to discuss all aspects in detail
3. You are getting ready for your first group session treating 8 individuals who are diagnosed with a wide variety of different addictions. You have talked with each group member about the rules of the group, and all individuals who are enrolled are willing to participate in the number of required sessions and other rules including drug screens and commitment to sobriety during the course of treatment. All individuals in the group have approximately 2 weeks of sobriety each. During the first few minutes of the group when individuals talk about themselves during the introductions, it was clear that many members were not confident in their ability to maintain sobriety even with the use of the group and other treatment methods. It was discussed that there are too many obstacles and the group took on a somber tone
