Sorsdahl, KatherineMyers, BronwynWard, Catherine L.Matzopoulos, RichardMtukushe, BulelwaNicol, AndrewCuijpers, PimStein, Dan J.2015-12-152015-12-152015-07-04Adapting a blended motivational interviewing and problem-solving intervention to address risky substance use amongst South Africans 2014, 25 (4):435 Psychotherapy Research1050-33071468-438110.1080/10503307.2014.897770http://hdl.handle.net/11288/583950The purpose of this study was to examine the acceptability and initial substance use outcomes of a blended motivational interviewing (MI) and problem-solving therapy (PST) intervention, delivered by peer counsellors. Twenty people who scored at risk for substance use according to the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) received a five session blended MI-PST intervention and were assessed at baseline and at three months. An open-ended semi-structured interview, designed to identify possible factors that may hinder or promote the acceptability of the intervention was also conducted. Fifteen participants completed the intervention and the three-month follow-up. According to ASSIST scores, participants significantly reduced their substance use (p > 0.001) at the three-month follow-up. Randomized controlled trials are needed to evaluate the effect of this intervention more rigorously.enArchived with thanks to Psychotherapy Researchmotivational interviewingproblem-solving therapyemergency departmentsSouth Africatask shiftingSubstance useArticlePsychotherapy Research