Motivation for change: Implications for substance abuse treatment

Journal/Book: Psychol Sci. 1999; 10: 350 Main Street, Ste 6, Malden, MA 02148, USA. Blackwell Publishers. 209-213.

Abstract: Psychological science has made significant progress exploring the role of motivation in recovery from substance abuse and dependence over the past 20 years. Although recovery is complicated by physiological and psychological dependence, the intentions and motivation of the abuser are a critical part of this process. Motivation for change plays an important part in the process of recognizing the need for change, seeking treatment, and achieving successful sustained change. This article reviews how motivational readiness to change as conceptualized within the transtheoretical model, contributes to the process of recovery. Important distinctions between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, imposed and intentional change, and readiness for change vel sus readiness for treatment are highlighted.

Note: Article DiClemente CC, Univ Maryland Baltimore Cty, Dept Psychol, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore,MD 21250 USA

Keyword(s): SMOKING CESSATION; ALCOHOL; PREDICTOR; DRUG

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