Discussion:
Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling
It is important that the approaches used by counselors and the counseling programs implemented in schools and agencies are effective for the clients and students who will be receiving these services. Consider the following question that a counselor working in a school or agency may want to explore:
What is the effect of counseling for adolescents who report serious issues with substance abuse?
1. If you were granted permission to do this study at your school or agency, what steps would you take to locate participants? What legal or ethical issues would you consider as you selected participants?
2. How would you address issues of informed consent and confidentiality for participants in the study?
Write your answer/response in detail with examples and facts and figures using APA style of formatting, size 12, font Times new roman and answer must be single spaced