Adolescent Brief Intensive Group (BIG) Ages: 12-18
State: IN
BIG is a group that focuses on the impact of drugs and alcohol in the client's life. The group utilizes substance information and drug education in addition to drug screens and other measures to provide clients with resources to evaluate their drug and alcohol use. During the 6-8 week course, clients learn about the difference between sue, abuse, and dependence, triggers, identifying high risk situations, thinking distortions, dealing with cravings, etc. Group members are required to complete a change plan before graduating from group. Referrals can be made from correctional, educational and familial systems.
Eligibility: Substance abuse or mild dependence Usually more than one substance related arrest BAC higher than .12 Already completed substance education Generally young first or second time legal offenders Doesn't work as well for older adults (over 45) who have been drinking at an abuse level/borderline dependence for a long time but just haven't been involved in legal system
Contact Telephone: (812) 279-3591 - Bedford, (812) 339-1691 - Bloomington, (765) 342-6616 - Martinsville, (317) 834-8187 Mooresville, (812) 829-4871 Spencer
Counties Offered:
Monroe