The Cannabis Youth Treatment Series follows the MET/CBT5 Treatment sequence: Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in five sessions:

  •  Session 1 (MET) – Individuals focus on “Rapport and motivation building” and “Review of personalized feedback reports”
  • Session 2 (MET) – Individuals focus on “Goal setting”, “Introduction to functional analysis” and “Preparation for group sessions”
  • Session 3 (CBT) – Groups learn “Marijuana refusal skills” (with role play practice exercises)
  • Session 4 (CBT) – Groups learn “Enhancing social support network” and “Increasing pleasant activities”
  • Session 5 (CBT) – Groups learn “Coping with unanticipated high-risk situations and relapses”