CNL 501 GCU Types of Groups Commonly Used in Substance Abuse Treatment Discussion

What are the different types of psychoeducation and psychotherapeutic clinical group therapies often used in the treatment of substance use disorders? How would the prescreening process for referrals look different for each? If you determined a client needed a referral for an alternative treatment, how would you describe the referral process and complementary treatment alternatives?

This discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.3.h. A general framework for understanding differing abilities and strategies for differentiated interventions.