Bridget S Ruiz
Biographic Data
| ID | 6803891 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Bridget S Ruiz |
| GIVEN NAMES | Bridget S |
| FAMILY NAME | Ruiz |
| SIGNATURE | RUIZ B S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Schlumberger (Ireland) |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Evidence-Based Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents: Engagement and Outcomes
Over the past decade the empirical foundation which supports the use of evidence-based practices in adolescent substance abuse treatment has increased significantly. However, there remains a gap in the literature regarding the effectiveness of utilising assertive methods for re-engaging adolescents that leave treatment early or providing continuing care following treatment. This paper helps to fill this gap by (1) describing the Assertive Adolesc…
Women and Substance Abuse: Gender, Age, and Cultural Considerations
Historically, data has shown that a smaller percentage of women use alcohol and illicit substances compared to men, and that frequency of use has been lower among women compared to use among men. Although this data on usage may be true, researchers also acknowledge that substance use among women has been a hidden issue, one not realistically acknowledged by society, especially prior to the mid-1960s. Along with this, more recent data indicates th…
The Seven Challenges: An Effective Treatment for Adolescents with Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Problems
Recent developments in the provision of the substance abuse treatment for adolescents has included a focus on age appropriate treatment with consideration for adolescents' relatively low level of motivation for treatment and high incidence of co-occurring substance use and mental health problems. This study examines 3- and 6-month substance use and mental health outcomes for youth (n = 36) participating in The Seven Challenges Program. Results in…
Evidence-Based Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents: Engagement and Outcomes
Over the past decade the empirical foundation which supports the use of evidence-based practices in adolescent substance abuse treatment has increased significantly. However, there remains a gap in the literature regarding the effectiveness of utilising assertive methods for re-engaging adolescents that leave treatment early or providing continuing care following treatment. This paper helps to fill this gap by (1) describing the Assertive Adolesc…
The Seven Challenges: An Effective Treatment for Adolescents with Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Problems
Recent developments in the provision of the substance abuse treatment for adolescents has included a focus on age appropriate treatment with consideration for adolescents' relatively low level of motivation for treatment and high incidence of co-occurring substance use and mental health problems. This study examines 3- and 6-month substance use and mental health outcomes for youth (n = 36) participating in The Seven Challenges Program. Results in…
Women and Substance Abuse: Gender, Age, and Cultural Considerations
Historically, data has shown that a smaller percentage of women use alcohol and illicit substances compared to men, and that frequency of use has been lower among women compared to use among men. Although this data on usage may be true, researchers also acknowledge that substance use among women has been a hidden issue, one not realistically acknowledged by society, especially prior to the mid-1960s. Along with this, more recent data indicates th…
Evidence-Based Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents: Engagement and Outcomes
Over the past decade the empirical foundation which supports the use of evidence-based practices in adolescent substance abuse treatment has increased significantly. However, there remains a gap in the literature regarding the effectiveness of utilising assertive methods for re-engaging adolescents that leave treatment early or providing continuing care following treatment. This paper helps to fill this gap by (1) describing the Assertive Adolesc…
Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Mental health (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Substance abuse (3 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (2 works) · Substance abuse treatment (2 works) · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (2 works)